Thanksgiving Apple Cider Sangria

Thanksgiving Apple Cider Sangria – sweet, tart, lightly caramel infused for a delicious fall sangria recipe perfect for Thanksgiving, tailgating or any fall celebration all holiday season!

This Apple Cider Sangria recipe has all the best flavors of the season in one boozy, caramel-rimmed glass garnished with fresh fruit for the perfect fall cocktail.

In my book, it’s a must-add to any Thanksgiving menu, tailgating party or any fall celebration.

With fresh apple cider everywhere, this delicious cocktail is happening.

WHY THIS RECIPE STANDS OUT:

• This white sangria is packed with caramel apple flavor.
• It makes a great addition to Thanksgiving dinner.
• You can make this tasty beverage ahead of time – perfect for entertaining.
• Make a pitcher of sangria and set up self-serve bar for guests to get their ​own drinks.
• It’s a proven crowd-pleaser – you can easily make a double batch!
• Apple Cider Sangria is ideal for all fall parties.
• No simple syrup, maple syrup or other sweetener is needed. The cider adds sweetness naturally!

WHAT KIND OF WINE IS BEST IN THIS SANGRIA RECIPE?

The best white wine sangria starts with the wines you enjoy most.

That said, any dry, crisp white wine works well for this Thanksgiving sangria recipe such as pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc. I don’t recommend sweet wines because the drink will be overly sweet.

Trader Joe, Aldi and local grocery stores all have a good wine selection.

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE IN THANKSGIVING APPLE CIDER SANGRIA?

This is a great recipe with minimal ingredients for white wine sangria. See variations below if you prefer red sangria:

• 1 bottle dry white wine (sauvignon blanc used)
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1/2 cup caramel vodka
• 2 apples cored and sliced/diced (honey crisp used but any crisp apples are good!)

* You’ll also need a large pitcher

HOW TO MAKE THANKSGIVING APPLE CIDER SANGRIA:

Pour the wine, vodka and apple cider into a large pitcher or punch bowl. Give it a good stir then refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, stir again then add sliced or diced apples to glasses. Pour sangria over the top and serve (see optional garnishes below).

OPTIONAL GARNISHES:

Pomegranate seeds for a pop of color and a little burst of flavor.

Rim the glass with caramel and sugar – you won’t regret it!

Cinnamon sticks – place in the glass to stir with and add cinnamon flavor.

HOW TO RIM SANGRIA GLASSES:

To rim the glasses pour a small amount of caramel ice cream topping onto a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish sprinkle coarse sugar.

Dip the lip of the glass in the caramel then into the sugar pressing gently.

Carefully pour the sangria into the glass from the pitcher so you don’t disturb the sugar then serve right away.

SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS TO THIS RECIPE:

• Add other fresh fruits (orange slices, peaches other seasonal fruit).
• Splash in club soda or ginger ale just before serving.
• Add frozen fresh cranberries – they’ll keep the drink cold without diluting it..
• Add a splash of orange juice or pomegranate juice.

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Full details in the printable recipe card below. Enjoy!

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