Thanksgiving Cider Sangria
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Thanksgiving Cider Sangria
Description
This sangria starts by gently warming apple cider with sugar, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, and allspice berries, allowing the spices to release their aromas without overpowering the cider. After cooling and straining, the spiced cider is combined with sliced apples and pears, seedless grapes, red wine, brandy, Cointreau or triple sec, and vanilla extract to add layers of sweet and fruity complexity.
The mixture is chilled for several hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and intensify. This process yields a sweet, spiced beverage with both warmth and refreshing fruity notes. Before serving, stirring reincorporates the settled flavor components and distributes the fruit.
Thanksgiving Cider Sangria is a notable choice for holiday entertaining, providing a seasonal alternative to traditional wines or ciders, with familiar fall spices and fruit. It is best served chilled with some fruit pieces in each glass for a festive presentation.
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups apple cider (non alcoholic)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 6 clove whole
- 4 cinnamon stick
- 4 allspice berries
- 1 apple cored and sliced thin
- 1 pear red bartlett, cored and thinly sliced
- 12 ounces grapes I like the round Holiday Seedless Grapes from Melissa's Produce, seedless
- 750 milliliters red wine 1 bottle, Shiraz and Syrah varieties work well
- 1/2 cup Cointreau or triple sec
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the apple cider and sugar over medium heat till the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, and allspice berries. Bring the mixture to a boil. Let it simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Strain the cider.
- Place the sliced fruit and grapes into the bottom of a sangria pitcher. Pour in the strained cider, red wine, Cointreau or triple sec, brandy, and vanilla. Stir.
- Chill the sangria for at least 3 hours, up to overnight. Stir again before serving. Pour sangria and a few pieces of fruit into each glass. Keep in mind that this sangria is sweet. Cut the added sugar if you prefer.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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