Apple Cider Sangria

4.72 from 7 votes

Apple Cider Sangria is the perfect large batch cocktail for the fall and winter holiday parties. A simple concoction of apple cider, white wine, orange liqueur, orange juice, and fruit - is a recipe for success. This party cocktail is a game changer!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, Spanish

Keyword apple cider sangria, fall sangria, holiday cocktail

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 230kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

32 oz. apple cider
750 ml bottle white wine - I use Pinot Grigio
8 oz. orange liqueur - I use Cointreau
8 oz. orange juice
cinnamon sticks - to serve
sliced apple and orange - to serve
squeeze of lemon

Instructions

Prep fruit. Use a sharp knife to slice the orange and apple in thin strips. Squeeze a lemon over the top of the apple, and mix. Set aside.
sliced apple and orange, squeeze of lemon
Combine ingredients – To the pitcher, add the apple cider, white wine, orange liqueur, and orange juice. Stir well and store in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
32 oz. apple cider, 750 ml bottle white wine, , 8 oz. orange liqueur, 8 oz. orange juice
Add fruit. Add some of the sliced fruit to the pitcher about an hour before serving. Reserve a few slices for serving.
To serve, pour sangria into mason jars along with some of the prepared fruit. Add a cinnamon stick, if desired.
cinnamon sticks

Video

Notes

I also made some apple cider ice cubes in a round ice cube tray - just for fun!
The fruit can go bad if you let the fruit soak for too long. I recommend adding the fruit about one hour before serving.
You could also make a batch of frozen sugared cranberries to make these sparkle, especially if serving over Christmas.

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