Apple Cider White Wine Sangria
A refreshing and crowd-pleasing fall drink that combines apple cider, white wine, fresh fruits, and warming spices. Perfect for cozy evenings and festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (chilling time)
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
- 2 cups fresh, unfiltered apple cider
- 1–2 firm apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), sliced
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 star anise (optional)
- 1/2 cup club soda
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the apples and oranges into thin rounds. Remove seeds if necessary.
- In a large pitcher, add the apple cider, white wine, and maple syrup (if using). Stir gently to combine.
- Toss in the sliced apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks, and star anise (if using). Stir again to make sure everything is evenly distributed.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld together. Overnight chilling is even better!
- Just before serving, pour in the club soda for a refreshing fizz.
- Pour the sangria into glasses, making sure each one gets a slice of apple and orange, plus a cinnamon stick for garnish. Enjoy!
Notes
Taste your sangria before serving and adjust sweetness with maple syrup or orange juice if needed. Chill overnight for deeper flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
Keywords: Apple Cider Sangria, Fall Drink, White Wine Sangria, Autumn Cocktail, Easy Sangria Recipe