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Apple sangria in stemless wine glasses, rims with sugar, apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks in glass.
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Apple Cider Sangria

Apple cider sangria is easy to make and perfect for holiday entertaining.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Holiday Recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 160kcal
Author Jessica Robinson

Ingredients

Apple Cider Sangria

  • 1 (750 ml) bottle white dry wine (Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Pinot grigio)
  • 1 half gallon apple cider
  • ⅔ cup brandy
  • 2-3 large apples (cored and chopped)
  • 1-2 oranges (cut into chunks or sliced thick)
  • 5-6 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 (16-ounce) can lemon-lime soda, ginger ale or club soda
  • ice cubes

Instructions

Apple Cider Sangria

  • Wash apples. Core and chop them into small pieces or thick slices. Place into a large bowl and toss with juice from one large lemon.
  • Add chopped apples, oranges and cinnamon sticks to a large pouring pitcher or drink dispenser.
  • Pour in white wine, apple cider and brandy. Stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 2-4 hours. This helps the flavors marry.
  • Mix in lemon-lime soda, ginger ale or club soda right prior to serving.
  • Serve in glasses with ice cubes.
  • Dip tops of glasses into water, then into a shallow dish or small bowl of raw sugar for a festive look.
  • Garnish glasses with more chunks of red and green apples, oranges and a cinnamon stick, if desired.

Notes

Apple Cider Sangria

Tossing the apples with lemon juice will help prevent them from browning. There is no need to drain any excess lemon juice, as it will only add to the flavors of the sangria.
We love using Granny Smith apples and Honeycrisp, Cortland, McIntosh or Macoun apples. This gives you a pretty look with red and green apple chunks.
Find apple cider from a local apple orchard. OR locate it in the refrigerated section in the produce section at most grocery stores.
The longer you are able to let sangria sit, the more intense the flavors will be. Make ahead and refrigerate overnight. This lets the fruit soak up the wine and intensifies the flavor.
Add soda prior to serving, or it will not be fizzy.
If hosting a party, make a big batch. Add ice cubes to the drink dispenser to keep it well-chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg