Apple Cider Sangria Recipe

Apple cider Fall sangria in glasses next to a real pumpkin with fruit and garnished with cinnamon sticks.

Apple Cider Sangria is a boozy Fall punch with Autumn flavors like crisp apple cider, sweet oranges, and Fall spices like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Serve it in one of these creative ways for game day or Thanksgiving. Try a beverage container, large pitcher, punch bowl, or pour from a real pumpkin with a tap dispenser. Happy Fall Ya'll...

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Drinks & Cocktails

Cuisine: Alcohol Drinks, American, Cocktails

Keyword: apple cider sangria, Fall sangria, sangria recipe

Servings:

Calories: 226kcal

Author: Lisa Hatfield

Equipment

Beverage Tap Dispenser Kit (Pumpkins or Watermelons)
Glass Beverage Drink Dispenser
Glass Punch Bowl
Plastic Punch Ladle
Acrylic "Fake" Ice Cubes keep keg taps/beverage dispensers from clogging

Ingredients

1 whole Navel orange or blood orange slices thin halves
2 whole Honeycrisp apple slices thin halves
25 ounces 1 bottle of red wine white wine or sparkling wine
¼ cup triple sec
¼ cup brandy or apple brandy
64 ounces apple cider Honeycrisp apple cider
12 ounces frozen can orange juice or 3 cups fresh squeezed OJ
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3 tablespoons vanilla extract
garnish: cinnamon sticks or small red apples, cloves, star anise, allspice, orange ring slices, or fresh cranberries or sliced granny smith apple

cinnamon sugar rim for glasses

2 tablespoons cinnamon
½ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Mix The Sangria

Leave the frozen orange juice out for 30 minutes to make it easier to pour out. (Optional: squeeze your own orange juice; you will need about 3 cups fresh.)
Next, slice the apples and oranges into thin, half-round slices. Place the sliced fruit on the bottom of a large serving container.
Pour the red (or white wine) over the fruit. Next, pour in the apple cider. (I used a Honey Crisp apple cider). Then add the Triple Sec and Brandy.
In a small pitcher, mix the orange juice concentrate (or fresh squeezed), honey, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Pour that mixture into the container.
I also added a large metal tea ball filled with star anise, cloves, and allspice. This is optional but so good!
If possible, let the sangria sit overnight in the fridge in an airtight container. It helps infuse the fruit into the sangria for better flavor!

Choose How To Serve The Sangria

Decide if you are making this for a large pumpkin keg, beverage drink dispenser, a punch bowl, or a large pitcher.
Cinnamon Sugar Sparkle Garnish: Mix 2 tablespoons cinnamon with ½ cup granulated sugar in a bowl. Cut an orange in half, run the orange onto the rim of the glass, and dip each glass into the cinnamon sugar.
Garnish with cinnamon sticks and ice.
Optional: top off with sparkling water, or 7-Up or Sprite.
Pumpkin Keg: Choose a nice big round pumpkin. Give it a good clean. Slice off the top with a sharp serrated knife. Scoop out the pumpkin seeds and pulp with a large scoop or spoon. Keep the pumpkin top. Insert the tap into the carved empty pumpkin according to the directions on the box.
PRO TIPS: Beverage Drink Dispenser: Check if it fits in your fridge first, and let the ingredients sit overnight for amazing flavor. Add some plastic fake ice down by the tap of either the pumpkin keg tap or the beverage dispenser nozzle to prevent clogs while pouring!

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