Easy Apple Cider Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 bottle 750mL chilled Sauvignon Blanc
- 2 cups high-quality fresh apple cider unfiltered
- 1/4 cup brand-name brandy or orange liqueur like Cointreau
- 1-2 medium apples Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 medium navel orange sliced into wheels
- 2-4 whole cinnamon sticks
Honey Syrup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup warm water
Method
- In a large pitcher, pour in the chilled Sauvignon Blanc, unfiltered apple cider, Cointreau or brandy, and the cooled honey syrup, then stir well to combine.
- Add the sliced apples, orange wheels, and whole cinnamon sticks directly into the pitcher and give everything a gentle stir to immerse the fruit.
- Cover the pitcher and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least two to four hours or overnight for maximum flavor integration.
- Fill individual glasses with ice, stir the sangria pitcher, then pour over ice ensuring fruit slices and a cinnamon stick make it into each glass.
Honey Syrup
- In a small glass or bowl, whisk together the honey and warm water until completely dissolved and smooth, then set aside to cool to room temperature.