Apple Cider Sangria
This Apple Cider Sangria is the perfect fall cocktail! Refreshing and festive, it’s great for parties or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups apple cider
- 1 cup red wine (such as Merlot or Beaujolais)
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or to taste)
- 1 apple, cored and sliced
- 1 orange, sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- Sparkling water or club soda, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine apple cider, red wine, brandy, and maple syrup. Stir well to combine.
- Add sliced apple, sliced orange, cinnamon sticks, and cranberries 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.
- Before serving, stir the sangria and add ice to the pitcher.
- If desired, top each glass with sparkling water or club soda.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Garnish with extra apple slices, orange slices, and cranberries for a festive look. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the wine and brandy with sparkling apple cider and apple juice.
Find it online: https://delilita.com/apple-cider-sangria/