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Cozy Cinnamon Apple Cider Sangria – Easy Fall Cocktail Recipe

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This cozy cinnamon apple cider sangria is a happy accident turned into a fall favorite. It’s quick, easy, and tastes like a warm hug in a glass, perfect for any autumn gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups apple cider (unfiltered preferred)
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 1/2 cup apple brandy (optional, Calvados recommended)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 3 cinnamon sticks (plus extra for garnish)
  • 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji, thinly sliced)
  • 1 large orange (thinly sliced into rounds)
  • 4 whole cloves (optional)
  • 1 star anise
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
  • Extra cinnamon sticks (for garnish)
  • Apple slices (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Wash the apples and orange thoroughly. Slice the apples into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick. Slice the orange into thin rounds. Remove any seeds as you go. Leave the peel on both fruits.
  2. In a large pitcher, pour in the 4 cups of apple cider. Follow with the entire bottle of white wine. If using apple brandy, add it now. Stir gently with a wooden spoon to combine.
  3. Pour in the 1/4 cup of maple syrup. Stir until fully dissolved. Taste and add more maple syrup if desired.
  4. Drop in the 3 cinnamon sticks, 4 whole cloves (if using), and star anise. Push them down into the liquid to fully submerge.
  5. Gently place the apple and orange slices into the pitcher, arranging them so they are spread throughout.
  6. Cover the pitcher with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4 to 6 hours or overnight for best flavor.
  7. When ready to serve, stir gently. Fill each glass about 3/4 full with sangria, including some fruit slices. Garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick, a sprig of rosemary, and an extra apple slice.

Notes

For best flavor, toast cinnamon sticks in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side before adding. Use apple cider ice cubes to chill without watering down. Add fruit slices no more than 6 hours before serving for best texture. For a non-alcoholic version, replace wine with sparkling apple cider or ginger ale and omit brandy.

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