Description
A cozy fall apple cider sangria infused with crisp apples, pears, oranges, warming spices, and wine or non-alcoholic options. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or casual autumn gatherings. Can be made ahead and served chilled for big batch parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 cups white or red wine (or sparkling wine for festive touch)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 pear, thinly sliced
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise pods
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (optional, adjust sweetness)
- 1 cup sparkling water or ginger beer (for fizz, optional)
Instructions
- Slice apples, pears, and oranges. Add to a large pitcher.
- Pour in apple cider, wine, and orange juice. Stir gently.
- Add cinnamon sticks, star anise, and maple syrup (if using).
- Refrigerate 3–24 hours for flavor infusion.
- Just before serving, add sparkling water or ginger beer. Stir gently.
- Pour into glasses over ice, garnish with cinnamon sticks or fruit slices.
Notes
- Can be made non-alcoholic by replacing wine with sparkling apple juice.
- Make ahead for parties; flavors improve when chilled overnight.
- Remove fruit slices if storing more than 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g