Harvest Moon Apple Cider Sangria

A fall-inspired sangria blending apple cider, white wine, and seasonal fruits with a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for batching ahead for Thanksgiving gatherings.

Harvest Moon Apple Cider Sangria
Prep:PT15M
Total:PT2H15M
Serves:8 servings

🥄Ingredients

  • 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 2 cups apple cider (unfiltered for extra flavor)
  • 1/2 cup apple brandy or calvados (or regular brandy if that’s what you’ve got)
  • 2 medium apples, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work great)
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries (for that pop of color and tartness)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • Club soda, to top (optional, for a bit of fizz)
  • Ice, for serving

📝Instructions

  1. 1In a large pitcher, combine the white wine, apple cider, apple brandy, sliced apples, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and maple syrup. Stir well to mix.
  2. 2Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to let the flavors meld. The longer it sits, the better it gets!
  3. 3Before serving, give it a good stir. Pour into glasses over ice, and top with a splash of club soda if you like a little fizz.
  4. 4Garnish with a slice of apple or a few cranberries from the pitcher. Cheers!