Sangria isn’t just for summer. We’re giving it a spicy autumn twist with delicious apple cider and notes of cinnamon, because we’re all about that cozy fall feel! Take a look at the recipe below and grab the glasses, this is gonna be a good one!
AUTUMN APPLE SANGRIA
Servings: 12-15
INGREDIENTS:
– 5 cinnamon sticks
– 4 apples, chopped (4 medium or 5 small)
– 2 oranges, sliced into thin rounds
– 2 bottles 14 Hands Hot to Trot Red Blend
– 3-1/2 cups apple cider
– 1 cup brandy
– 1/2 cup orange juice
– 1/4 cup superfine sugar
– juice from 1 lemon
– 2 cups club soda or ginger ale
Optional extras:
– cinnamon-sugar, for rimming glasses
– tall cinnamon sticks for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1- In a large pitcher, combine wine, cider, brandy, orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Step 2- Mix in chopped apples, oranges, and cinnamon sticks.
Step 3- Refrigerate for 4-6 hours, or overnight if you wish. Add club soda or ginger ale before serving!
Let us know how your recipe turned out in the comments below, and stay tuned for more yummy fall recipes!
In a large pitcher or bowl, combine the wine, apple cider, brandy, orange juice, lemon juice and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Mix in the chopped apples, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks.
Refrigerate for 4-6 hours, or up to overnight. Add club soda (or ginger ale) just before serving.
For added flair, rim glasses with cinnamon sugar and garnish with a tall cinnamon stick.
