Holiday Sangria

Directions

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   1. Juice the lemon and add to the jar.
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   2. Seed (see note below) the pomegranate, reserving both the seeds and juice. Add both the seeds and juice to the jar.
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   3. Add wine, whiskey and mandarin oranges to the jar. Stir to combine all ingredients. Store in the refrigerator overnight. Serve cold.
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   Note: I learned how to seed a pomegranate from Nigella Lawson. First, take the whole pomegranate and roll it on the counter (this loosens the seeds a bit). Then, slice the pomegranate in half. Next, over a big bowl, whack the pomegranate half with a wooden spoon. The seeds should come out pretty easily. Finally, squeeze the pomegranate to get the last bits of juice and seeds.