Fall Sangria

Prep Time 7 mins
Assembly Time 3 mins
Rest Time 3 hrs
Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins
Description

Author: Kendall Williams
Location: Eau Claire, WI, USA
Year Created: 2023

The Fall Sangria blends fruit, citrus, and warm spices into a tart, autumnal twist on the classic wine-based batch drink—perfect for fall gatherings with family and friends.

Base Spirit: Wine, Brandy
Method: Built
Serving Size: 10

Ingredients
  • 12 fl oz Red Wine
  • 12 fl oz Apple Cider
  • 10 fl oz Apple Brandy
  • 1 Honeycrisp Apple
  • 1 Bartlett Pear
  • 0.5 Orange
  • 0.5 cups Cranberries
  • 2 TBSP Sugar
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 5 Whole Cloves
  • 10 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 10 Rosemary Sprigs
Method
  1. 1

    Thinly slice apple, pear, and orange and add slices to a pitcher.

  2. 2

    Add cranberries to pitcher, then using a muddler, gently muddle cranberries for 3-5 seconds and mix with other fruit.

  3. 3

    Add sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and red wine to pitcher.

  4. 4

    Using a large spoon, stir the cocktail for 20-30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Refrigerate the cocktail for 2-3 hours.

  6. 6

    Fill a stemless wine glass with cracked ice.

  7. 7

    Add 1 ¼ oz apple cider and 1 oz apple brandy to wine glass.

  8. 8

    Pour cocktail over top.

  9. 9

    Using a bar spoon, gently stir for 3-5 seconds.

  10. 10

    Garnish with cinnamon stick and rosemary sprig.

Find this recipe online: https://novelnightcaps.com/recipe/fall-sangria-cocktail/