Amazing Cranberry Apple Sangria: Your Perfect Fall Drink
Celebrate autumn with this festive Cranberry Apple Sangria, a perfect blend of crisp apples, tart cranberries, and warm spices, ideal for any fall gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Pitcher/Infusion
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup brandy or triple sec
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, cranberry juice, apple cider, and brandy.
- Add the sliced apple, sliced orange, fresh cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and star anise to the pitcher.
- Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled over ice, garnishing with fresh fruit and a cinnamon stick if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter sangria, you can add a tablespoon of maple syrup or simple syrup.
- Feel free to experiment with other fall fruits like pears or pomegranates.
- This sangria can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg