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Thanksgiving Cider Sangria
5 from 12 votes

Thanksgiving Cider Sangria

Thanksgiving Cider Sangria combines spiced apple cider with red wine, brandy, Cointreau, and vanilla, blending fresh apples, pears, and grapes for a flavorful fall-inspired drink. The cider is warmed with whole spices to infuse warmth and aroma, then chilled and mixed with fruit and alcohol to create a sweet, fruity sangria ideal for festive gatherings.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 221 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the apple cider and sugar over medium heat till the sugar is dissolved.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221

% 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.