Description
This Thanksgiving Apple Cider Sangria is a festive and flavorful drink perfect for your holiday celebration. It combines the crispness of apple cider with the richness of wine and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (750 ml) bottle dry white wine
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
- 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- Sparkling water or club soda, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the white wine, apple cider, brandy, and orange liqueur.
- Add the sliced apples, orange slices, 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.
- When ready to serve, stir the sangria again.
- Pour the sangria into glasses, making sure to include some of the fruit and spices.
- Top with a splash of sparkling water or club soda, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Thanksgiving Apple Cider Sangria.
Notes
- For a sweeter sangria, add 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup or brown sugar to the mixture before chilling.
- You can use a mix of red and green apples for visual appeal.
- Feel free to add other seasonal fruits like pears or pomegranates.
- This sangria can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, apple cider, sangria, fall drinks, holiday cocktail, white wine, brandy, orange liqueur