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fall sangria

(1 rating)
Kitchen Crew
By Kitchen Crew

Sangria is a wonderful drink; an infinitely adaptable punch to any season. While typically thought of as a summer party cocktail option, the mix of wine, liquor, and fruit is equally enjoyable as the hot days turn cooler in autumn to showcase the fruits of the season. This fall sangria recipe is intentionally kept simple and features that lovely combination of apple and cinnamon. It uses a dry white wine, pairing it with apple juice and a fruity brandy. Apple brandy is the preference, though pear brandy can add extra dimension. Like a sparkling sangria? Simply top each glass with club soda!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 6 Hr 20 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For fall sangria

  • CINNAMON SIMPLE SYRUP
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    water
  • 2-3
    cinnamon sticks
  • FALL SANGRIA
  • apple, pears, oranges, pomegranate arils, and/or cranberries
  • 750 ml
    pinot grigio or other dry white wine
  • 1/2 c
    apple or pear brandy
  • 1 c
    apple juice or apple cider
  • 1/2 c
    cinnamon simple syrup
  • soda water, optional

How To Make fall sangria

  • cinnamon simple syrup
    1
    To make the cinnamon simple syrup, combine the sugar with the water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and stir until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to low, add the cinnamon sticks, cover and turn off the heat. Let the cinnamon infuse into the syrup as it cools; Strain.
  • slice the fruit
    2
    To make the fall sangria, cut an apple, pear, and orange into thin slices that will fit your pitcher.
  • wine and brandy and juice combined in a pitcher
    3
    Pour the white wine, brandy, apple juice, and syrup into the pitcher.
  • sliced fruit added
    4
    Add the cut fruits and pomegranate arils or cranberries, as well as a few cinnamon sticks (you can reuse the cinnamon from the syrup). Stir well and cover the pitcher, then refrigerate for 6 to 12 hours. (The flavors "marry" more deeply the longer you let the sangria chill in the fridge.)
  • Fall sangria in glasses
    5
    When ready to serve, pour the sangria into glasses (over ice if desired), adding more cut fruits as a garnish. Top with soda water, if desired.
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