CategoryFall Fruit

A toast to gratitude, good company, and the flavors of fall. This cozy sangria combines crisp apple cider, fresh seasonal fruit, and a splash of bourbon (or brandy) for a drink that’s as comforting as a post-harvest sunset. Whether served chilled or warm, it’s the perfect companion for Thanksgiving gatherings and holiday moments shared around the table.

Yields1 Serving

 1 bottle dry red or white wine (Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or Cabernet all work beautifully)
 1 cup apple cider
 ½ cup brandy or bourbon
 ¼ cup lemon juice
 3 tbsp maple syrup (to taste)
 1 apple thinly sliced
 1 orange or blood orange thinly sliced
 1 cup pomegranate arils
 2 cinnamon sticks
 1 bottles of ginger beer for serving (optional)

For a Chilled Sangria
1

Combine all ingredients (except ginger beer) in a large pitcher.

2

Stir well and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor.

3

Just before serving, top with ginger beer and pour over ice. Garnish as desired.

For a Warm Sangria
4

In a large pot, gently warm wine, cider, and bourbon (or brandy) over low heat.

5

Add fruit and spices, letting the flavors meld for 10–15 minutes — don’t let it boil.

6

Ladle into mugs, garnish with fruit, and enjoy fireside.

Ingredients

 1 bottle dry red or white wine (Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or Cabernet all work beautifully)
 1 cup apple cider
 ½ cup brandy or bourbon
 ¼ cup lemon juice
 3 tbsp maple syrup (to taste)
 1 apple thinly sliced
 1 orange or blood orange thinly sliced
 1 cup pomegranate arils
 2 cinnamon sticks
 1 bottles of ginger beer for serving (optional)
Thanksgiving Sangria
IngredientsDirections

Thanksgiving Sangria

A toast to gratitude, good company, and the flavors of fall. This cozy sangria combines crisp apple cider, fresh seasonal fruit, and a splash of bourbon (or brandy) for a drink that’s as comforting as a post-harvest sunset. Whether served chilled or warm, it’s the perfect companion for Thanksgiving gatherings and holiday moments shared around the table.

Yields1 ServingCategoryFall Fruit

Ingredients

1 bottle dry red or white wine (Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or Cabernet all work beautifully)
1 cup apple cider
½ cup brandy or bourbon
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tbsp maple syrup (to taste)
1 apple thinly sliced
1 orange or blood orange thinly sliced
1 cup pomegranate arils
2 cinnamon sticks
1 bottles of ginger beer for serving (optional)

Steps

For a Chilled Sangria

Combine all ingredients (except ginger beer) in a large pitcher.

Stir well and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor.

Just before serving, top with ginger beer and pour over ice. Garnish as desired.

For a Warm Sangria

In a large pot, gently warm wine, cider, and bourbon (or brandy) over low heat.

Add fruit and spices, letting the flavors meld for 10–15 minutes — don’t let it boil.

Ladle into mugs, garnish with fruit, and enjoy fireside.

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