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Ready in just 10 minutes, these autumn apple sangrias are a fan favorite here at Live Eat Learn and with my friends and family. Made with apples, brandy, white wine, and cinnamon, they’re a refreshing fall drink that you’ll want to sip on all season.
save this recipe!Today we’re putting on our bartender pants and making autumn apple sangria! Some of the most fun times I’ve had have been in the presence of sangria.
I’m reminiscing about gallivanting around Barcelona with my favorite ladies, or stumbling through our college town in our annual Parents Bar Tour. But who says sangria has to stay in the summer months? Sure, summer-approved berry-packed sangria is always a move, but why not autumn things up a bit?
This sangria is just that — fall-flavored and packed with autumnal apple cider, fresh apples, and pomegranate!
here’s what you’ll need
Easy fall sangria requires only seven ingredients. Jump to the recipe card for the quantities.
- Apples: Cut apples into cubes. You can use your favorite apple varieties here!
- Pomegranate Seeds: Add pomegranate seeds for a tasty fall flavor.
- Cinnamon: Next, use cinnamon sticks to get that nutty, spicy taste. Use a few extra as drink stirrers for when you serve the sangria as well.
- Wine: To make this a true sangria, add your favorite dry white wine!
- Apple Cider: Include 3 cups of nonalcoholic apple cider. This doubles the ounces of sangria and also creates a yummy flavor. (Make your own apple cider here!)
- Brandy: Apricot, apple, or pear-flavored brandy works great in this cool-weather sangria. Use ¼ to ½ cups. You can also substitute this for bourbon or a fruity liquor!
- Carbonated Water: Last but not least, add club soda to create a fizziness.
fun mix-ins
Optionally add in extra fruity fun with chopped plums, chopped pears, or sliced oranges!
How to make fall sangria with apple cider
Making this sangria is easy peasy! Just combine the ingredients, chill (if desired), and enjoy! This is just an overview. Jump to the recipe card for the full instructions.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large pitcher, stir together all of the ingredients except the carbonated water. If you have time, set the pitcher in the fridge for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend.
- Add Club Soda and Serve: Just before serving, add carbonated water to the pitcher. Serve garnished with a cinnamon stick.
Dial up the fancy with a coated rim
Take your fancy level up a notch by combining a spoonful each of cinnamon and sugar. Dip the rim of your serving glasses into the sangria, then dip them in the cinnamon sugar mix before pouring in the sangria!
more ways to use up apples
Thirsty for more seasonal cocktails? Try our German mulled wine or pomegranate sangria!
Autumn Apple Sangria
Ingredients
- 2 apples, cubed
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- 4 cinnamon sticks, + more for serving
- 1 bottle dry white wine, 750 mL
- 3 cups nonalcoholic apple cider, 709 mL
- ¼ to ½ cup apricot, apple, or pear brandy, 60 to 120 mL
- 1 cup carbonated water, 236 mL, club soda
Instructions
- Combine: In a large pitcher, stir together all ingredients except carbonated water. If you have time, set pitcher in fridge for a few hours to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve: Just before serving, add carbonated water to the pitcher. Serve garnished with a cinnamon stick.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.
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