Perfect Apple Cider Sangria: 4 Fall Festivities
This Apple Cider Sangria is the perfect festive autumn party cocktail. It’s easy to make and bursting with fall flavors, ideal for your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Pitcher Drink
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup brandy or applejack
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur (like Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 pear, thinly sliced
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cranberries (optional)
- Sparkling water or club soda, for topping
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the white wine, apple cider, brandy, and orange liqueur.
- Add the sliced apple, pear, orange, and cranberries (if using).
- Stir gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice. Pour the sangria into the glasses, leaving some fruit behind in the pitcher.
- Top with a splash of sparkling water or club soda.
- Garnish with extra fruit slices if desired.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the wine and brandy. Use more apple cider and top with sparkling apple cider.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding a touch of maple syrup if needed.
- You can substitute other fall fruits like persimmons or pomegranates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 (will vary based on wine and liqueur)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg