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Bourbon Sangria

This bourbon sangria is made with dry red wine, fruit, and just a little juice for an easy pitcher cocktail that's perfect for fall and winter.

Prep Time
5 mins
Minimum Chill Time:
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 234 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Spanish , American

Ingredients

  • 1 apple or pear, roughly chopped
  • 1 orange, peeled + sliced Or 2-3 mandarin oranges (peeled + sliced or segmented)
  • 2 ounces bourbon Or use another unflavored whiskey
  • 2 ounces apple cider (non-alcoholic) or orange juice Use more for a sweeter sangria
  • 750 milliliter bottle cabernet sauvignon Or use another dry red wine

Instructions

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  1. Add fruit to a large pitcher. Add the bourbon and cider (or orange juice).
  2. Pour the wine into the pitcher and stir.Cover the pitcher and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  3. Taste the sangria. If desired, add more juice for a sweeter sangria.Serve chilled.

Notes

  • This recipe is easily halved (for a smaller group) or doubled (for a larger group).
  • To swap the juice for sparkling cider or hard cider, wait until just before serving to add the cider. 
  • Fruit variations: 
  • Use all oranges, all apples or all pears
  • Use plums, pomegranate seeds or persimmons

Nutrition Information

Calories 234kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 123mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 98IU (2%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234

% Daily Value*

Calories 234kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 123mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 98IU 2%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.