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Thanksgiving sangria in a pumpkin-shaped glass with fresh cranberries, and orange slice, and a cinnamon stick.
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Thanksgiving Sangria

Embrace the holiday season's warmth in a glass with Thanksgiving Sangria, a harmonious blend of white wine, brandy, apple cider, maple syrup sweetness, and a subtle, cozy hint of cinnamon.
Prep Time15 minutes
Chilling Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 77kcal
Author: Aimee Mars

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 67mg | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg