Description
This Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria is a delightful make-ahead fall punch perfect for any gathering. It’s easy to prepare, festive, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup brandy or apple brandy
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur (like Triple Sec or Grand Marnier)
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 pear, thinly sliced
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries (optional)
- Sparkling water or club soda, for serving
- Cinnamon sticks, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the white wine, apple cider, brandy, and orange liqueur.
- Add the sliced apple, pear, and orange to the pitcher. If using, add the fresh cranberries.
- Stir everything together gently.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, pour the sangria over ice in glasses.
- Top each glass with a splash of sparkling water or club soda.
- Garnish with cinnamon sticks, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute red wine for white wine for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less apple cider.
- For a non-alcoholic version, use sparkling apple cider instead of wine and omit the brandy and orange liqueur.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Make-Ahead
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg