When my husband and I first started dating, we would make batches of fall sangria to bring to gatherings with friends. The delicious combination of pie spices, liquor, fruit and wine made everyone ask how we made it. This fall sangria uses white wine, but you’re welcome to substitute your favorite hearty red, especially as the weather turns colder. This cocktail isn’t extremely sweet. If you’d prefer a sweeter, less-strong sangria, simply increase the apple cider to 1 to 1 1/2 cups. I hope you enjoy this with friends over good conversation.
Prep Time
25 minutes
Overall Time
2 1/2 hours
Serves
6-8
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of Chardonnay (or other dry white wine)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 chopped apples (Honeycrisp and Granny Smith are favs)
- the juice of 1 orange
- the juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 bottle of Brut, Champagne, or Prosecco
Steps
1
Add lemon and orange juices to a large pitcher.
2
Heat maple syrup in the microwave for 30 seconds and then immediately add pie spice. Whisk vigorously to incorporate spices into the syrup.
3
Add maple spice mixture to the pitcher along with bourbon, chopped apples, apple cider and white wine. Stir to combine.
4
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
5
Remove and add Brut or sparkling wine of choice. Serve over ice and enjoy!!