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Apple Cider Sangria

This Apple Cider Sangria combines crisp apple cider, dry white wine or rosé, fresh apples, pears, oranges, and warm cinnamon for a refreshing make-ahead fall cocktail that's perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween, and holiday entertaining.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Large pitcher
  • Long wooden spoon
  • Sharp knife
  • * Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring jigger
  • Serving glasses
  • Ice scoop

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bottle 750ml dry white wine or dry rosé
  • 2 cups unfiltered apple cider
  • ¼ cup apple brandy or Calvados optional
  • 2 Honeycrisp or Fuji apples thinly sliced
  • 1 Bosc or Bartlett pear thinly sliced
  • 1 orange sliced into rounds
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup club soda or sparkling water
  • Ice for serving

Instructions
 

  • Combine the wine, apple cider, and apple brandy in a large pitcher.
  • Add the sliced apples, pears, oranges, and cinnamon sticks.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • Stir in the club soda just before serving.
  • Serve over ice, making sure each glass includes plenty of fruit.