Autumn Sangria
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A refreshing pitcher cocktail perfect for fall gatherings, featuring apple cider and warm spices.
- Author: katereilly
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 min
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup brandy or triple sec
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 pear, cored and thinly sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries (optional)
- Ice cubes
- In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, apple cider, brandy, and orange juice.
- Add the sliced orange, apple, pear, and cinnamon sticks to the pitcher.
- If using, add the fresh cranberries.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the sangria over the ice, ensuring each glass gets some fruit and cinnamon stick.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a white wine version, use a crisp white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.
- To make a nonalcoholic version, substitute the wine with more apple cider or sparkling apple juice and omit the brandy.
- This sangria can be made up to 2 days in advance.
- Garnish with extra orange slices or a cinnamon stick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg