Caramel Apple Sangria
A festive and crowd-pleasing fall cocktail featuring sweet caramel, tart apples, and cozy cinnamon, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Sangria
- 1 bottle White Wine Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio works best
- 4 cups Apple Cider Look for the cloudy variety for the best flavor
- 1/2 cup Caramel Syrup Store-bought is quick and easy
- 2 medium Fresh Apples Mix tart and sweet varieties like Granny Smith and Fuji
- 2-3 sticks Cinnamon Sticks For flavor infusion and garnish
For the Rim
- to taste Cinnamon Sugar Mix equal parts of sugar and cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pitcher, mix together the white wine, apple cider, and caramel syrup until well combined.
- Add the sliced fresh apples and cinnamon sticks, then stir to incorporate.
- Let the sangria chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Rimming Glasses
- Before serving, wet the rim of each glass with apple juice or water.
- Dip the rims in the cinnamon sugar to coat.
Serving
- Fill each rimmed glass with ice cubes and pour the chilled sangria over the top.
- For a sparkling touch, consider adding a splash of ginger ale before serving.
Notes
Mix the sangria and the fruit a few hours before friends arrive for the best flavor. Add apples closer to serving time to keep them crunchy. Adjust the sweetness of the rim to personal preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgSugar: 24g
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