Fireball Sangria

5 from 2 votes

Fireball Sangria is filled with sweet fruity flavor and warm cinnamon spice. A delicious holiday cocktail with a boozy bite!

Prep Time5

Chill2

Total Time2 5

Course: cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings (about 1 ½ cups per serving)

Calories: 348kcal

1 red apple rinsed, cored and cut into ⅛-¼ inch thick slices (Pink Lady, Honey Crisp or Gala variety)
1 navel orange rinsed and cut into ⅛-¼ inch thick rounds then sliced in half
½ cup whole cranberries
3 whole cinnamon sticks (food grade)
4 cups apple cider
3 cups (750 ml bottle) dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
1 cup Fireball cinnamon flavored whiskey
¾ cup ginger ale chilled
Ice for serving

Add the apple slices, orange slices, whole cranberries and cinnamon sticks to a large pitcher (at least 90-ounce capacity).
1 red apple, 1 navel orange, ½ cup whole cranberries, 3 whole cinnamon sticks (food grade)
Pour the apple cider, white wine, and Fireball over the fruit, then stir to combine.
4 cups apple cider, 3 cups (750 ml bottle) dry white wine, 1 cup Fireball cinnamon flavored whiskey
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
Stir in the ginger ale just before serving.
¾ cup ginger ale
Fill a stemless wine glass with ice, add a few slices of fruit, and pour in about 1 to 1 ½ cups of sangria. You can remove the cinnamon sticks from the pitcher before serving if desired and use them to garnish some of the serving glasses.
Ice

Storage:

Store: Keep leftover sangria covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The fruit will continue to soften and infuse flavor.
Reheat: This recipe is meant to be served chilled and should not be reheated.
Freeze: Freezing is not recommended because the fruit becomes mushy and the texture of the cider and wine changes.
Make ahead: Yes, this recipe can be made ahead. It actually tastes better when chilled for several hours or overnight before serving.

Tips:

Add the ginger ale right before serving so the sangria stays fizzy.
Use a large pitcher that gives the fruit room to float and soak in the cider and wine.
Let the sangria sit longer for a stronger cinnamon flavor.
Add simple syrup or maple syrup if you want a sweeter finish.
Set out extra fruit and cinnamon sticks so guests can garnish their own glasses.
Add a splash of Fireball to the serving glass for a stronger cocktail.