Apple Cider Sangria And Fall Cocktail Recipe
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 bottle (750ml) of dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 ½ cups fresh apple cider (not apple juice)
- ½ cup apple brandy
- 2 medium Honeycrisp apples, chopped
- 1 firm pear, chopped
- 1 orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 3–4 whole cinnamon sticks
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds (optional for color)
- Club soda or ginger ale (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Fresh Fruit. Wash the apples, pear, and orange thoroughly. Core the apples and pear, then chop them into bite-sized pieces. Slice the orange into thin circles. Place all the prepared fruit and the pomegranate seeds into a large glass pitcher.
- Step 2: Add Spices and Spirits. Toss the cinnamon sticks into the pitcher with the fruit. Pour in the apple brandy and the fresh apple cider. Stir gently with a long-handled spoon to ensure the fruit starts to absorb the liquids.
- Step 3: Combine with Wine. Pour the entire bottle of white wine into the pitcher. Give the mixture another gentle stir to combine all the ingredients. Taste the sangria; if you prefer it sweeter, you can add a tablespoon of maple syrup or honey at this stage.
- Step 4: Chill and Infuse. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 2 to 4 hours. This allows the fruit to soak up the alcohol and the cinnamon sticks to infuse the liquid with a warm, woody spice. Chilling is essential for the flavors to fully develop.
- Step 5: Serve and Enjoy. Fill glasses with ice and pour the sangria over the top, making sure each glass gets a generous scoop of the boozy fruit. If you like a bit of fizz, top each glass with a splash of club soda or ginger ale right before serving.