Description
This Halloween Apple Cider Sangria is a spooky and delicious drink perfect for your holiday festivities. It features a blend of apple cider, wine, and fresh fruit, creating a festive and flavorful beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (750 ml) bottle Pinot Grigio
- 4 cups fresh apple cider
- 1 1/2 cups brandy
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and chopped
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise pod
- Dry ice (for spooky effect, optional)
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the Pinot Grigio, apple cider, brandy, orange juice, and lemon juice.
- Add the chopped apples, orange slices, cranberries, cinnamon stick, and star anise.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, remove the cinnamon stick and star anise.
- If desired, add a small piece of dry ice to the pitcher for a spooky, smoky effect (handle with care and do not consume dry ice).
- Serve chilled over ice.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the Pinot Grigio and brandy with sparkling cider or ginger ale.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding a touch of maple syrup or agave nectar if desired.
- Garnish with extra apple slices, orange slices, or cranberries for a more festive presentation.
- The longer the sangria chills, the more the flavors will develop.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Halloween, Apple Cider, Sangria, Spooky Drink, Fall Drink, Party Drink