Apple Cider Sangria

The perfect drink for fall, this apple cider sangria is made with semi-sweet white wine, apple cider, fresh apples and pears plus a hint of cinnamon. It’s not too sweet, but not too dry – the perfectly balanced sangria!

I don’t know about you, but I love the fall season! It is my absolute favorite season. As the temperatures cool down, there’s a crisp in the air, the trees turn beautiful shades of yellow, red, and orange, and there’s nothing better than sitting next to a fire with a seasonal sangria in hand. This apple cider sangria is the perfect fall sangria!

Ingredients Needed

This apple cider sangria is made with just a handful of fresh ingredients.

• 1 bottle of Pinot Grigio (or any other semi-sweet white wine)
• 2 cups fresh apple cider
• 1 cup carbonated water
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 green apple – sliced
• 1/2 red apple – sliced
• 1/2 red pear – sliced
• 1/2 green pear – sliced
• 4 cinnamon sticks

How to make apple cider sangria

1. In a large pitcher or carafe, combine the Pinot Grigio, apple cider, club soda, and maple syrup. Stir to combine. 
2. Core the apples and pears, cut in half, and then thinly slice length-wise. Add to the pitcher. 
3. Add the cinnamon sticks to the pitcher and then place into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

What is sangria made of?

Sangria is a common alcoholic beverage that’s usually made with either red or white wine and chopped fruit(s). It’s also sometimes referred to as a punch and originated in Spain. Sangrias are also then sweetened with either sugar or some form of natural sweetener.

What is the best wine for sangria?

You can use either red or white wine for sangria, or even a mix of both. Because sangrias have fresh fruit added and sugar or sweetener, it’s best to use a dry to semi-sweet wine such as a pinot noir, merlot, or cabernet sauvignon.

How long does sangria last?

Because the sangria contains fresh fruit, it’s best to use it up within three days. Beyond that the fresh fruit will begin to disintegrate in the wine.

Recipe variations

• For a dryer sangria, use a dry wine and add more carbonated water.
• For a sweeter sangria, use a sweet wine and less carbonated water.

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Enjoy these other sangria recipes!

• Christmas Sangria – perfect for the holiday festivities
• Caramel Apple Sangria – the caramel rim makes this drink
• Harvest Sangria – a red version of the apple cider sangria
• Thanksgiving Punch – a holiday punch with a sangria option included

Enjoy these other apple recipes!

• Gluten-free Mini Apple Galettes – a delicious personal-sized dessert
• Baked Apple Dumplings – delicious apple dessert for fall
• Apple Upside-Down Cake – an apple twist of this classic cake
• Gluten-Free Cinnamon Apple Galette – perfect for Thanksgiving
• Caramel Apple Galette – warm apple center drizzled with sweet caramel

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Apple Cider Sangria Recipe