Winter Apple Sangria
Punch may have been all the rage as a child, but many adults prefer more proof to their sips at family occasions. This easy and gorgeous fall sangria uses a white wine base (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc) and autumn fruits like apples and pears to create an easy sipper for adults. Makes about 10 to 12 servings of sangria
Ingredients
- 1 bottle white wine Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 cup apple cider
- ¾ cup apple brandy
- 1 sliced apple
- 1 sliced pear
- ½ sliced orange
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 5 allspice berries
- ½ cup small berries cranberry or blueberry
- Chilled red sparkling wine
- Garnish: cinnamon stick, top with a few berries
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except the red sparking wine in a large lidded pitcher and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
- To serve, pour into a wine glass filled with ice.
- Add fruit to the glass, top with a cinnamon stick and some berries.
- Float an ounce or two of red sparkling wine on top of the sangria and serve.
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