Amazing Apple Cider Sangria: 2 Hour Magic
This Apple Cider Sangria is a festive and flavorful autumn cocktail perfect for fall gatherings. It combines crisp apple cider with red wine, a touch of brandy, and warming spices for a crowd-pleasing drink.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Pitcher
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 pear, thinly sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur (optional)
- Sparkling water or club soda (for topping)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, apple cider, brandy, and orange liqueur (if using).
- Add the sliced apple and pear, cinnamon stick, and star anise to the pitcher.
- Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the sangria into the glasses, making sure to include some of the fruit.
- Top with a splash of sparkling water or club soda.
- Garnish with a fresh apple slice or cinnamon stick if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter sangria, you can add a tablespoon or two of maple syrup or simple syrup.
- Feel free to add other fall fruits like cranberries or oranges.
- If you don’t have brandy, you can substitute with an apple brandy or even a dark rum.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 (varies based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Varies
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies
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