Description
Enjoy a refreshing and festive Apple Cider Sangria, perfect for autumn gatherings or any time you’re craving a crisp, fruity cocktail with warm spice notes. This easy-to-make sangria blends dry white wine with apple cider, ginger liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and fresh fruit, all brightened with a splash of ginger ale. It’s chilled for hours to let flavors meld beautifully, making it an ideal make-ahead drink for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 (750ml) bottle dry white wine
- 2 ½ cups apple cider
- 1 cup ginger liqueur
- 3 ounces fresh lemon juice
- 8 ounces ginger ale
Fruits and Spices
- 1 apple, cored and sliced
- 1 pear, cored and sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Mix the base: Combine the dry white wine, apple cider, ginger liqueur, fresh lemon juice, sliced apple, sliced pear, and cinnamon sticks in a large pitcher. Stir well to blend all the flavors together.
- Chill the sangria: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours, allowing the fruit and spices to infuse the sangria deeply and develop a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Serve with ginger ale: When ready to serve, add the ginger ale to the pitcher and stir gently to incorporate the fizz. Pour the sangria into 8 glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish and enjoy: Optionally, garnish each glass with additional slices of pear, apple, and a cinnamon stick for a festive presentation before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, let cinnamon sticks infuse in the sangria overnight.
- Use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for the best crispness.
- Adjust sweetness by selecting a sweeter or drier apple cider based on your preference.
- To make it non-alcoholic, substitute white wine and ginger liqueur with extra apple cider and a splash of non-alcoholic ginger beer.
- Chilling for longer than 4 hours deepens the flavor but avoid more than 24 hours to prevent over-softened fruit.
