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Autumn Apple Cider Sangria

A festive sangria with apple cider and autumn fruits.

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Spirit
White Wine
Method
Built
Difficulty
Beginner
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A glass of red sangria with fruit in a stemmed wine glass on a bar counter beside a beer tap

Autumn Apple Cider Sangria

Ingredients

Ingredients for Autumn Apple Cider Sangria. Tick each one as you add it.
AddedMeasureIngredient
1 bottle
2 cups
½ cup
2
, apples, pears, oranges

Steps

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher.
  2. Chill for at least 4 hours.
  3. Serve over ice.

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Why it works

White wine gives a crisp base, apple cider adds sweetness and body, and brandy adds strength and depth. Cinnamon sticks and sliced fall fruit infuse the sangria as it rests, so the flavor builds over a few hours. It is built in a pitcher and served over ice.

Substitutions

  • Any dry white wine works.
  • Apple brandy in place of brandy deepens the apple flavor.
  • Add soda water just before serving to lighten it.

Variations

Questions

How long should sangria rest?
Two to four hours in the fridge lets the fruit and spices infuse.
How many does it serve?
About 8–10 glasses.
Can red wine be used?
Yes. A light, fruity red such as a Beaujolais-style wine works with apple and cinnamon; it makes a deeper, more tannic sangria than the white-wine version.
How do you keep it from getting watery?
Chill the wine and cider before mixing and serve each glass over ice rather than adding ice to the pitcher. Frozen apple or pear slices also keep it cold without diluting it.

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