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Apple Cider Sangria Recipe for a Crisp Fall Cocktail

Apple Cider Sangria

A crisp, fruity fall sangria made with dry white wine, apple cider, brandy, fresh citrus, apples, and cinnamon. Chill it for at least 2 hours, then add bubbles just before serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sangria
  • 1 750 ml bottle Dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or dry Riesling
  • 2 cups Apple cider
  • 1/2 cup Brandy or apple brandy
  • 1 medium Medium apple, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 orange Orange, thinly sliced
  • 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
Finishing Mixer
  • 1 cup Club soda, ginger ale, or sparkling apple cider
For Serving
  • As needed Ice
Optional Garnishes
  • As desired Fresh cranberries, pear slices, extra apple slices, or cinnamon sticks

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Add the thinly sliced apple, orange, and cinnamon sticks to a large pitcher.
  2. Pour in the dry white wine, apple cider, and brandy. Stir gently to combine without bruising the fruit or making the mixture foamy.
  3. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Overnight refrigeration gives the fruit and cinnamon more time to flavor the sangria.
  4. Immediately before serving, stir in the club soda, ginger ale, or sparkling apple cider.
  5. Fill glasses with ice, pour in the sangria, and spoon some of the fruit into each glass. Add an optional garnish before serving.

Notes

Use a dry or moderately dry white wine because the cider and fruit already provide sweetness. Apple brandy gives the strongest fall flavor, while regular brandy creates a milder, more traditional sangria. Add the carbonated ingredient only at serving time so it stays fizzy.