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Apple Cider Sangria. My simplest autumn drink and one of my favorite pitcher-style cocktails to serve on early fall nights. It’s easy to mix up and ideal for kicking off a night with family and friends. The flavors are everything I want this time of year.
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White wine (try a Sauvignon Blanc from our HBH wine shop!) mixed with sweet apple cider, brandy, crisp Honeycrisp apples, warm spices, and a splash of ginger beer. It’s a touch sweet, refreshing, and so easy to make ahead. The best kind of fall cocktail for entertaining.
Apple Cider Sangria
IngredientsÂ
- 1 bottle Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
- 2 cups no sugar added apple cider
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 3 Honeycrisp apples, chopped or sliced
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 4 star anise
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1 cup fresh blackberries or Mission figs, halved
- 1 to 2 bottles (12 ounce) ginger beer
- fresh thyme sprigs or additional cinnamon sticks, for serving
InstructionsÂ
- 1. In a large pitcher, combine the wine, apple cider, brandy, apples, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and pomegranate arils. Stir to combine.2. Refrigerate until ready to serve or up to overnight to allow the flavors to infuse. 3. Just before serving, add the blackberries and/or figs and pour in the ginger beer. Stir gently to combine.4. Pour over ice and garnish with fresh thyme or a cinnamon stick. Serve chilled.
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Photography by Johnny Miller.
This sangria was delicious! It felt like Autumn in a glass. Accompanied by a wonderful pot roast (also from Tieghan’s recipes), it was the perfect drink for a chilly Fall Sunday.
Hey Cinthia,
Thank you so much for giving this recipe a try and sharing your thoughts, I’m so happy it worked for you! Have the best week!
Is it nonalcoholic cider??
Hi Carol,
Yes, that is correct! Please let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers!
Would you please clarify how much Ginger Beer. Is it 1 to 2 cups, or cans of what size, 8 oz, 16 oz, or other?
Thanks!
Hi Kathey,
It’s 1-2 bottles of ginger beer. It really just depends on the size of your pitcher and how much it can hold. The ginger beer does not need to be exact, give it a try after one bottle and see what you think! Cheers!