Description
This fall sangria blends crisp white wine, cozy apple cider, and warm brandy into the perfect pitcher cocktail for autumn gatherings. It’s festive, effortless, and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
- 2 cups high-quality apple cider (preferably unfiltered and spiced)
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 apple, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1 pear, thinly sliced
- 1 orange, sliced into thin half-moons
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Optional: fresh cranberries for color
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, pour in the wine, apple cider, brandy, and maple syrup. Stir well to combine.
- Add sliced apples, pears, oranges, and cinnamon sticks. Stir gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir gently before serving over ice. Include fruit in each glass.
Notes
This sangria can be made up to 3 days in advance. For best flavor, let it chill overnight. Avoid freezing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sangria, fall cocktail, apple cider, wine, pitcher drink, autumn party