Fall Sangria Recipe
This Fall Sangria recipe is my favorite drink to mix up for cozy get-togethers and autumn dinners. It’s fruity, festive, and spiced just right with cider and maple.
Calories: 1842kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bottle dry red wine 750 ml (Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Tempranillo work well)
- ½ cup brandy
- ¼ cup orange liqueur like Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 2 cups apple cider unsweetened
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 apple Honeycrisp variety, thinly sliced or Gala apple
- 1 pear thinly sliced
- 1 orange thinly sliced
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds or cranberries (for garnish)
- sparkling water or ginger beer, for topping before serving
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine red wine, brandy, orange liqueur, apple cider, and maple syrup. Stir well.
- Add sliced apple, pear, and orange. Stir again.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (up to 24 hours). This allows the flavors to meld.
- Stir, then pour into glasses with fruit. Top with a splash of sparkling water or ginger beer for some fizz.
- Add pomegranate seeds or cranberries, or a little of both to each glass for a festive touch.
Notes
- Choose a good dry red wine like Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Tempranillo. Avoid anything too sweet since the apple cider and maple syrup already add natural sweetness.
- For a lighter version, swap the red wine for a dry white like Sauvignon Blanc. It pairs beautifully with apple and pear and gives a crisper finish.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by starting with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey, then adding more after chilling if needed.
- Chill for at least 2 hours to let the fruit soak and the flavors meld. It gets even better if left overnight in the fridge.
- Top with sparkling water or ginger beer just before serving for a touch of fizz. Don’t mix it into the pitcher or it’ll go flat.
Nutrition
Calories: 1842kcal | Carbohydrates: 229g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 1510mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 172g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 2mg