Caramel Apple Sangria
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5
Caramel Apple Sangria
Description
Caramel Apple Sangria combines white wine with apple cider and caramel-flavored vodka, creating a drink infused with warm fall spices such as cinnamon and cloves. Thin apple slices soak in the liquid, contributing crisp fruit flavor as the sangria chills. The method involves mixing the liquid ingredients and spices, letting the flavors meld over several hours or overnight. Just before serving, club soda adds a refreshing sparkle, and glasses rimmed with caramel syrup and sanding sugar provide extra sweetness. This sangria offers a balanced blend of sweet, spiced, and fruity notes, making it a distinctive seasonal beverage.
The flavor develops while chilling, allowing the spices and apples to infuse the alcohol and cider base. The cinnamon and clove add warmth without overpowering the caramel and apple components. Adding club soda shortly before serving creates a lively, lighter texture. The use of caramel vodka also deepens the caramel nuance in the drink.
This sangria works well as a festive fall or holiday drink, served chilled in glasses rimmed with caramel and sugar. It pairs nicely with desserts or light appetizers, adding a sweet, spiced beverage option to gatherings.
According to the notes, if you prefer star anise, it can be added but will intensify over time. Alternate fall fruits like pomegranate arils, blood orange slices, or cranberries can also be incorporated to vary the flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 white wine 750 mL bottle
- 48 ounces apple cider
- 1 cup vodka Kissed Caramel flavor
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp clove whole
- apple thin slices
- club soda for topping in pitcher
- Caramel Syrup for garnish
- sanding sugar for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, pour in the bottle of white wine, apple cider, and caramel vodka.
- Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and apple slices and give the mixture a good stir. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours to overnight.
- When ready to serve, top the sangria off with club soda, if using.
- Dip the rims of your chosen glasses in a shallow dish with the caramel sauce, then dip the caramel-coated rims in a shallow dish filled with sanding sugar.
- Enjoy cold!
Notes
- Caramel flavored vodka substitutes are acceptable if Kissed Caramel vodka is unavailable.
- Add star anise for additional flavor but anticipate increasing intensity as the sangria sits.
- Consider seasonal fruits such as pomegranate arils, blood orange slices, cranberries, or persimmons to enhance the sangria variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1pitcher
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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