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Fall's Favorite: Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria - Apple cider sangria: mix this refreshing fall cocktail with white wine, crisp apples, and pears. Master the per

Fall's Favorite: Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

Apple cider sangria: mix this refreshing fall cocktail with white wine, crisp apples, and pears. Master the perfect autumn drink for gatherings.
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Prep Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Drink
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bottle (750ml) dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
  • 2 red apples, 1 sliced and 1 reserved for serving
  • 2 pears, 1 sliced and 1 reserved for serving
  • 1 cinnamon stick, plus more for serving (optional)
  • 2 , 12 oz cans hard apple cider
  • 1/4 cup fresh cranberries, for garnish

Method
 

  1. To a large drink pitcher, add the wine, 1 sliced pear, 1 sliced apple, and the cinnamon stick.
  2. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  3. When ready to serve, slowly stream the hard apple cider into the pitcher and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
  4. Pour the sangria into glasses filled with ice, then garnish with the reserved fruit slices and additional cinnamon sticks, if desired, before serving immediately.

Notes

- For the best flavor, use a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc; avoid overly sweet varieties.
- Don't skip the chilling time! It allows the fruit and cinnamon stick to infuse their flavors into the wine, creating a more complex sangria.
- To prevent a diluted drink, chill all ingredients thoroughly before mixing and serving. You can also freeze extra fruit slices to use as ice cubes.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.