Description
This Apple Cider Sangria is a festive, non-alcoholic fall drink perfect for parties and Thanksgiving. It features crisp apple cider, fresh fruits, and warming spices for a refreshing and flavorful seasonal beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh apple cider, chilled
- 1 cup 100% white grape juice or pear juice, chilled
- 1 cup sparkling apple juice or plain seltzer water
- 1 apple, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Gala recommended)
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2–3 whole star anise (optional)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Wash and slice the apple and orange into thin rounds or wedges. If desired, soak apple slices in lemon water to prevent browning.
- Mix the base: In a large pitcher, combine the chilled apple cider, grape (or pear) juice, and sparkling apple juice. Stir to combine.
- Add the fruit and spices: Add the sliced apple, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and pomegranate seeds to the pitcher. Stir gently.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the sangria for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse. For best results, chill for 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish and serve: Pour the Apple Cider Sangria into glasses filled with ice. Top each glass with a fresh rosemary sprig and a cinnamon stick stirrer.
Notes
- Use fresh, cold-pressed apple cider for the richest flavor. Avoid clear, shelf-stable apple juice.
- Add sparkling ingredients just before serving to maintain fizziness.
- For a sweeter drink, add a splash of additional apple juice or a drizzle of maple syrup.
- For a warm version, gently heat the base ingredients on the stove and serve in mugs.
- This Apple Cider Sangria pairs perfectly with fall appetizers and Thanksgiving dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg