Experience the warmth of the holiday season in a glass with Thanksgiving Sangria. A fusion of white wine and brandy, mixed with the sweet touch of apple cider and maple syrup, while delicate notes of cinnamon add a cozy twist.
Seasonal sangria recipes such as Apple Sangria or Caramel Apple Sangria are perfect for the fall season and pair perfectly with other Thanksgiving recipes.
What I Love About This Recipe
- Cozy – Thanksgiving Sangria wraps you in a cozy embrace with its blend of warm spices and the nostalgic sweetness of autumn fruits, creating the perfect drink to enjoy during the holiday season.
- Make-Ahead – It’s ideal for advance preparation, as it only gets better with time. Allow the flavors to meld together, making it a stress-free and delicious option for your holiday festivities.
- Seasonal – Similar to Thanksgiving Punch, Thanksgiving Sangria is the perfect seasonal drink, capturing the essence of autumn with its rich, warm flavors.
How to Make Thanksgiving Sangria
- Add the fresh fruit and spices. Place the sliced or chopped apples, sliced oranges, fresh cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and star anise into the bottom of a pitcher.
- Pour in the liquids. Pour the white wine, apple cider, brandy, triple sec, lemon juice, and maple syrup into the pitcher.
- Stir and chill. Stir the mixture together and place it in the fridge to marinate for a minimum of 4 hours.
- Serve. Run a lemon wedge along the edge of your glass rim and dip it into cinnamon sugar to coat it. Add some ice and ladle in the sangria making sure to get some of the fruit with it.
Make-Ahead and Storage Instructions:
- Make-Ahead: Prepare Sangria in advance; 4 hours minimum, but 24 hours is best. White Sangria stays fresh for up to 3 days in the fridge. Stir well before serving to mix any settling fruit or cinnamon residue.
- Storage Instructions: Store Thanksgiving Sangria in the fridge; it stays fresh for up to 3 days. Just remember to stir to mix any settled fruit or cinnamon residue before serving.
Thanksgiving Sangria
Equipment
- Large Pitcher or punch bowl
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Dry White Wine
- 1 cup Apple Cider
- 1/2 cup Brandy
- 1/2 cup Triple Sec
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 2 Oranges sliced
- 1 Granny Smith Apple cored and sliced
- 1 Honeycrisp Apple cored and sliced
- 1 cup Fresh Cranberries
- 3 Cinnamon Sticks
- 2 Star Anise
Instructions
- Add the fresh fruit and spices. Place the sliced or chopped apples, sliced oranges, fresh cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and star anise into the bottom of a pitcher.
- Pour in the liquids. Pour the white wine, apple cider, brandy, triple sec, lemon juice, and maple syrup into the pitcher.
- Stir and chill. Stir the mixture together and place it in the fridge to marinate for a minimum of 4 hours.
- Serve. Run a lemon wedge along the edge of your glass rim and dip it into cinnamon sugar to coat it. Add some ice and ladle in the sangria making sure to get some of the fruit with it.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: Prepare Sangria in advance; 4 hours minimum, but 24 hours is best. White Sangria stays fresh for up to 3 days in the fridge. Stir well before serving to mix any settling fruit or cinnamon residue.
- Storage Instructions: Store Thanksgiving Sangria in the fridge; it stays fresh for up to 3 days. Just remember to stir to mix any settled fruit or cinnamon residue before serving.