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My go-to Thanksgiving Sangria โ to kick off a night with family and friends. This is one of my favorite festive pitcher style drinks to serve up this November. White wine mixed with cider, brandy, pumpkin butter, citrus, spices, and a splash of ginger beer. Itโs a touch sweet, refreshing, so easy to make, and itโs the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail!
Happy first Saturday of November everyone! Stopping in for a quick cocktail Saturday post to officially kick off the holiday season! Crazy that November is already here! We have a very full month ahead, stocked with delicious Thanksgiving recipes and quick weeknight dinners. But first, a cocktail to celebrate the season!
Over the years Iโve made a few Sangria recipes, this Christmas Sangria being one of my favorites to date. Iโve known for about a month now that I wanted to create a Thanksgiving Sangria. I figured if Christmas has its own Sangria, then Thanksgiving needs one too!
Enter todayโs recipe. Itโs the EASIEST pitcher cocktail to throw together. You can make it up to a day in advance and itโs pretty festive too. Especially when served in this pumpkin punch bowl with accompanying seamless pumpkin wine glasses.
Here is how you make this sangria.
Combine all the ingredients in a large punch bowl. Chill until ready to serve. Top off with ginger beer or club soda.
DONE.
I mean, how easy is that?!?
The Secret?
Using a mix of white wine, apple cider, and brandy, then stirring in spiced pumpkin butter or apple butter. I prefer using spiced pumpkin butter, but only because I find it a little more appropriate for Thanksgiving. Either pumpkin butter or apple butter works great, and both add just the right amount of spice and sweetness to your sangria.
For my mix of fruit, I used apple slices, orange slices, and pomegranate seeds. You can really use any mix of autumn fruits you love, fresh cranberries would be great. But I found these particularly pretty, and they pair deliciously with the flavors in the wine and cider.
And then, the ginger beer. My complete obsession. I love topping all cocktails with just a little ginger beer. I find it adds the perfect amount of spice to every cocktail.
Iโm excited to be including this in my 2019 Thanksgiving menu that will be coming in just about a week!
This is the perfect make-ahead Thanksgiving sangria recipe to share with guests!
Tip? Test this sangria out tonight. You knowโฆjust to be sure itโs Thanksgiving readyโฆ.hey, itโs a fun drink for the first Saturday of November too. Enjoy!
If you make this Thanksgiving Sangria, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, donโt forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Thanksgiving Sangria.
Ingredients
- 1 (750 ml) bottle dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup pumpkin butter, (or apple butter)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2-4 tablespoons pure maple syrup, using more or less to your taste
- 2 honeycrisp apples, sliced
- 2 blood oranges, sliced
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1-2 (12 ounce) ginger beers
- star anise, for garnish , (optional)
Instructions
- 1. In a large pitcher, combine all the ingredients except the ginger beer. Stir and then place in the fridge until chilled.2. Before serving, add the ginger beer. Fill each glass with ice and pour the sangria over the ice. If desired top with more ginger beer. Drink up!
Nutrition
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Made this for 2 separate parties – exceptional reviews. Was a favorite and it was gone by the end!
Hi Amber,
Thank you so much for giving this recipe a try and sharing your thoughts, so happy it worked for you! Have the best weekend!
Weโve had this the past two years for Thanksgiving and everyone loves it!
Love to hear this, Rhonda! Thanks so much for making this recipe! Have a great Thanksgiving!
Would using apple brandy be too much apple flavor?
Hey Judy,
I’ve never tried this so I can’t say for sure, but it sounds yummy!
Let me know if you give this recipe a try! Cheers!