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Fall Sangria Recipe

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This easy fall sangria is a cozy, crowd-pleasing autumn party drink packed with apples, pears, cranberries, and warm spices. It’s perfect for gatherings, adaptable for any crowd, and tastes like comfort in a glass.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (Merlot, Tempranillo, or Pinot Noir)
  • 1 cup apple cider (spiced or plain)
  • 1/2 cup brandy (or orange liqueur or bourbon)
  • 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey), to taste
  • 2 apples, diced (Honeycrisp or Gala recommended)
  • 1–2 pears, sliced (Bartlett or Bosc recommended)
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (or soaked dried cranberries)
  • 2–3 cinnamon sticks
  • 3–4 whole cloves (optional)
  • 1–2 cups sparkling water (or club soda or ginger ale, for topping up)
  • Optional: pomegranate seeds
  • Optional: 1-2 star anise
  • Optional: rosemary sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Wash all fruit thoroughly. Dice apples, slice pears thinly, and cut orange into thin rounds or half-moons. If using pomegranate seeds, scoop them out.
  2. In a large pitcher, add diced apples, sliced pears, orange slices, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Add star anise or rosemary if using.
  3. Pour in the red wine, apple cider, and brandy (or substitute). Stir gently to combine.
  4. Add maple syrup or honey to taste. Stir well and taste; adjust sweetness if needed.
  5. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best) to let flavors meld.
  6. Before serving, remove cloves and star anise with a slotted spoon or strain if desired.
  7. Top up the pitcher with sparkling water, club soda, or ginger ale for fizz. Stir gently.
  8. Serve chilled in glasses with a mix of fruit and liquid. Garnish with orange slice, cinnamon stick, or rosemary sprig.

Notes

For best flavor, chill overnight. Use firm, ripe fruit to avoid mushiness. Add sparkling water just before serving for maximum fizz. Remove citrus slices after 24 hours if storing to prevent bitterness. Easily adaptable for non-alcoholic or white wine versions. Prep fruit ahead to save time.

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