Apple Cider Sangria

5 from 2 votes

Apple Cider Sangria is a refreshing, light, cozy cocktail filled with fall flavors.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Chill Time2

Total Time2 10

Course: cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 307kcal

1 apple sliced
1 pear sliced
2-3 whole cinnamon sticks
2½ cups apple cider chilled
1 bottle Pinot Grigio chilled
¼ cup caramel syrup I used Torani
Optional garnishes: sliced apple, cinnamon stick, star anise, caramels, raw sugar for rimming the glass

In a large pitcher, add apples, pears, cinnamon sticks, apple cider, wine, and caramel syrup. Stir with a long wooden spoon.
1 apple, 1 pear, 2-3 whole cinnamon sticks, 2½ cups apple cider, 1 bottle Pinot Grigio, ¼ cup caramel syrup
Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours and up to 24 hours before serving.
Optional garnishes: sliced apple, cinnamon stick, star anise, caramels, raw sugar for rimming the glass

Storage:

To Store: If you have leftover sangria, you can store the pitcher in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Tips:

You will find your ‘sweet spot’ (pun intended) of chill time with experience. The longer your sangria sits, the more the fruit releases its fresh flavor into the drink giving you the perfect balance of tastes. Personally, I like about 6-8 hours.
To make a sugar rim, moisten the edge of the glass with a cut apple slice, or even the caramel syrup. Then pour some turbinado sugar onto a small plate and dip the top of the glass in it, making sure it is all immersed in the sugar.