Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
spiced fall apple cider sangria - featured image

Spiced Fall Apple Cider Sangria for Holiday Gatherings

  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A festive, make-ahead sangria that uses bloomed spices to create deep flavor, masking mediocre wine with crisp apple cider and warm autumn spices. Served cold, it bridges the gap between a heavy cocktail and a refreshing punch.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 750 ml dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
  • 1 liter (4 cups) 100% apple cider
  • 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady), cored and sliced into 1/4 inch half-moons
  • 1 large orange, sliced into rounds
  • 1 large cinnamon stick
  • 2 whole star anise pods
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced thinly
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 2–4 oz brandy or dark rum

Instructions

  1. Prep the fruit: Wash apples and orange. Core apples and slice into thin half-moons. Slice orange into rounds.
  2. Bloom the spices: Pour apple cider into a small saucepan. Add cinnamon stick, star anise, ginger, and cloves. Warm over medium-low heat until just steaming (do not boil). Let steep for 5 minutes off heat. Remove spices with a slotted spoon and let cider cool to room temperature.
  3. Combine the base: In a large pitcher, combine cooled spiced cider, white wine, and brandy or rum. Stir gently.
  4. Add fruit and chill: Add sliced apples and oranges to the liquid. Stir gently, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight.
  5. Serve: Stir sangria well before serving. Pour into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with fresh apple slice or rosemary.

Notes

Do not use apple juice; use 100% apple cider for proper texture and acidity. Blooming the spices in warm cider releases essential oils for better flavor. If the sangria is too sweet, add a splash of club soda or lemon juice. The fruit will get soft after 2 days, so strain if storing longer than 24 hours. Do not freeze the fruit, but the liquid base can be frozen.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Cocktails
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 22
  • Sodium: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 22
  • Fiber: 1

Keywords: apple cider sangria, fall cocktail, holiday drinks, make-ahead sangria, spiced wine, autumn recipes, party punch

Did you make this recipe?

Share a photo and tag us — we can't wait to see what you've made!

Find it online: https://fooduku.com/spiced-fall-apple-cider-sangria-the-one-trick/