Description

This Fall Sangria is bursting with cozy autumn flavors — crisp apples, juicy pears, oranges, and a splash of cinnamon. Made with red wine and apple cider, it’s the perfect festive drink for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or any fall gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine
1 cup apple cider
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup orange liqueur (optional)
2 apples, thinly sliced
1 pear, thinly sliced
1 orange, sliced into rounds
2 cinnamon sticks
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
1–2 cups sparkling water or ginger ale (to taste)
Ice cubes, for serving

Instructions

In a large pitcher, combine red wine, apple cider, brandy, and orange liqueur (if using). Stir well.
Add sliced apples, pear, orange, cinnamon sticks, and pomegranate seeds.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
Before serving, add sparkling water or ginger ale for fizz.
Serve over ice with fruit garnishes.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, rim your glasses with cinnamon sugar. You can also make this recipe with white wine for a lighter variation.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Drink
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass (about 1 cup)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: fall sangria, autumn cocktail, apple cider sangria, Thanksgiving sangria, holiday drinks, cozy sangria recipe