Apple Cider Sangria
Apple Cider Sangria is a refreshing fall drink made with apple cider, white wine, and ginger beer, perfect for gatherings and parties.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- long handle spoon or other stirrer
Ingredients
- 1 apple chopped
- 1 pear chopped
- ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 ½ cups apple cider chilled
- 1 bottle Pinot Grigio (750 mL), chilled
- 1 cup ginger beer chilled
Optional garnishes:
- sliced apple, sliced ginger or crystallized ginger, fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the apple, pear, cranberries, apple cider, wine, and ginger beer. Stir with a long wooden spoon.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours to chill and let the flavors develop.
- Serve chilled, with optional garnishes if desired.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Keep the fruit submerged in the liquid to maintain freshness.
♨️ REHEATING
- This recipe is served cold. Do not reheat.
❄️ FREEZING
- Freezing is not recommended due to the alcohol content and fruit texture.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Use chilled ingredients to serve immediately if you're short on time.
- For the best flavor, let it chill for 6-8 hours before serving.
- Add ginger beer just before serving for an extra burst of fizz.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- Not applicable - this is a no-cook recipe.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Pour leftovers into ice cube trays to freeze and use later in other cocktails or punch.
- Use leftover fruit in smoothies or eat as a sangria-soaked snack.
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.4mg
