Spiced Apple Cider Sangria
Spiced Apple Cider Sangria
Ingredients
For the Sangria
- 1 bottle dry red wine, (750 ml)
- 2 cups apple cider, chilled
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1 orange, sliced into rounds
- 1 apple, cored and diced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup sparkling water, per serving, chilled
- 1/4 cup cranberries, fresh, for garnish
- 4 rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the dry red wine, apple cider, and brandy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the sliced orange, diced apple, cinnamon sticks, and star anise to the liquid mixture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Stir in the maple syrup until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
When ready to serve, stir the sangria gently. Pour into individual glasses, filling about two-thirds full.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Top each glass with a splash of sparkling water, if using, for a lighter, effervescent drink.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Garnish with fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spiced Apple Cider Sangria
Ingredients
For the Sangria
- 1 bottle dry red wine, (750 ml)
- 2 cups apple cider, chilled
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1 orange, sliced into rounds
- 1 apple, cored and diced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup sparkling water, per serving, chilled
- 1/4 cup cranberries, fresh, for garnish
- 4 rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the dry red wine, apple cider, and brandy.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the sliced orange, diced apple, cinnamon sticks, and star anise to the liquid mixture.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Stir in the maple syrup until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
When ready to serve, stir the sangria gently. Pour into individual glasses, filling about two-thirds full.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Top each glass with a splash of sparkling water, if using, for a lighter, effervescent drink.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Garnish with fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min