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Apple Cider Sangria Recipe

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  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 10 minutes (plus overnight chilling)
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This apple cider sangria is a sweet, fruity, and warmly spiced fall cocktail that's perfect for parties and gatherings like Thanksgiving. The combination of crisp apples, aromatic cinnamon and star anise, dry white wine, apple cider, and a splash of orange liqueur creates a refreshing and festive drink. Infused overnight for maximum flavor, it's finished with ginger beer for a touch of effervescence and served over ice.

Ingredients

Fruits and Spices

  • 3 apples, chopped
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 star anise

Liquids

  • 1 (750 mL bottle) pinot grigio or other dry white wine
  • 1½ cups apple cider or apple juice
  • 2 ounces orange liqueur (such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or triple sec)
  • 3½ ounces ginger beer

Others

  • Ice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine Fruit and Spices: In a large pitcher, place the chopped apples, cinnamon sticks, and star anise to create a fragrant base for the sangria.
  2. Add Liquids: Pour in the bottle of pinot grigio or other dry white wine, apple cider or apple juice, and the orange liqueur into the pitcher. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients well.
  3. Chill and Infuse: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate overnight. This allows the flavors from the fruit and spices to infuse deeply into the wine mixture, enhancing the sangria's taste.
  4. Add Ginger Beer Before Serving: Just before serving, stir in the ginger beer gently to add a refreshing fizz to the sangria.
  5. Serve: Pour the sangria into glasses filled with ice to keep it cool and enjoy the vibrant flavors.

Notes

  • For best flavor, prepare the sangria at least 8 hours ahead to allow the spices and fruit to fully infuse.
  • Substitute apple juice if apple cider is unavailable; note the drink may be slightly less spiced.
  • Choose a dry white wine such as pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc, or unoaked chardonnay for the best balance of flavors.
  • Adjust sweetness by selecting sweeter or drier ginger beer according to preference.
  • Remove cinnamon sticks and star anise before serving if desired to prevent overly strong spice flavors.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/apple-cider-sangria-recipe/