Apple Cider Sangria 🍎🍷🍂 Fruity, Spiced, and Perfect for Fall Gatherings

This sangria blends crisp apple cider, white wine, and warm autumn spices into a refreshing yet cozy drink. Fresh fruit soaks up all the flavors, making it as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ideal for parties, brunches, or slow afternoons by the fire.

Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

For the sangria

• 1 bottle dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
• 3 cups chilled apple cider (fresh if possible)
• ½ cup brandy or apple brandy
• ¼ cup orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)
• 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 1 pear, thinly sliced
• 2–3 cinnamon sticks
• Ice cubes

For topping (optional)

• Sparkling water or club soda for a bubbly finish

Step 1: Combine ingredients

In a large pitcher or punch bowl, mix wine, apple cider, brandy, orange liqueur, and maple syrup. Stir until fully blended.

Step 2: Add fruit and spices

Add sliced apples, orange, pear, and cinnamon sticks. Stir gently to combine.

Step 3: Chill

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4–6 hours, so the flavors meld and the fruit infuses into the sangria.

Step 4: Serve

Fill glasses with ice and pour in sangria, making sure each glass gets some fruit. Top with sparkling water for a lighter, fizzy version if desired.

Flavor Variations

• Use sparkling white wine for a festive twist
• Swap white wine for rosé for a fruitier, pink-hued sangria
• Add fresh cranberries for a holiday look and tartness
• Replace brandy with spiced rum for a warmer, richer flavor

Pro Tips

• Choose firm, crisp apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) so they don’t turn mushy
• Taste before adding sweetener — some apple ciders are already quite sweet
• Make it the night before for maximum flavor infusion
• Keep extra sparkling water on hand if guests prefer a lighter drink

Final Thoughts

Apple Cider Sangria is fruity, spiced, and effortlessly crowd-pleasing. It’s a versatile fall drink that looks gorgeous in the glass and tastes even better with friends.

Mix it. Chill it. Pour a glass of autumn cheer. 🍎🍷🍂

🍎 Apple Cider Recipes

Explore All Apple Cider Recipes → From cozy hot drinks to refreshing cocktails, these recipes highlight the crisp, sweet flavor of apple cider.

• 🥂 Apple Cider Mimosa – Bubbly brunch cocktail with a fall twist.
• 🍏 Classic Homemade Apple Cider – Fresh, spiced cider made from scratch.
• 🍺 Classic Hard Apple Cider – Naturally fermented for a crisp, boozy kick.
• 🍹 Apple Cider Cocktail – A simple, refreshing cider-based drink.
• 🍸 Apple Cider Margarita – A fall twist on the classic margarita.
• 🍷 Apple Cider Sangria – Fruity, spiced sangria perfect for parties.
• 🥂 Apple Cider Punch – Crowd-pleasing drink with a festive touch.
• 🔥 Hot Apple Cider – Warming, spiced comfort in a mug.
• 🥘 Crockpot Apple Cider – Slow-cooked cider for rich, deep flavor.
• 🍂 Mulled Apple Cider – Simmered with spices for a holiday favorite.