This Apple Cider Sangria Is The Perfect Fall Cocktail

How do you make sangria more festive for the fall? Make it an apple cider sangria instead. Instead of spiking your cider with rum or bourbon this holiday season, make this innovative sangria to liven up your party and your tastebuds. A merlot or cabernet with cinnamon tones is best in this drink.

This Apple Cider Sangria Is The Perfect Fall Cocktail

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 35 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 35 minutesServings:5 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• 3 cups apple cider
• 3 cups apple juice
• 1 1/2 cups red wine
• 4 ounces brandy
• 2 apples

Instructions

1. Put the cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar in a pitcher. Add the wine, brandy and apple juice. Cut the apples into cubes and stir into the pitcher. Let the mixture refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes. The longer you refrigerate the sangria, the stronger the it will be.
2. Add the cider, stir and serve. For crowd pleasing presentation, decorate the rim of the glass with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon like you would salt on a margarita glass.