Apple Cider Sangria
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.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
