Fall Apple Cider Sangria Recipe With Fireball

This delicious Fall Apple Cider Sangria Recipe With Fireball is one beverage you are going to want to try. Crisp, fresh, and hits the spot with its sweet and tangy flavors. This is the perfect drink for the weekend or your next gathering with friends and will be sure to get the party started.

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Why You’ll Love This Apple Cider Sangria Recipe!

Sometimes just want to sit back, relax, and take a sip of something that you know is going to hit the spot. This Apple Cider Sangria drink recipe is perfect for the fall. Full of delicious fresh and tangy flavors from the apple teamed with the warmth and spice of cinnamon. This drink promises to tantalize the tastebuds! Or if you are looking for a cranberry cocktail try this Vodka Cranberry Spritzer!

It is the perfect fall cocktail to enjoy on one of those cold crisp evenings in front of the fire, but equally has the wow factor for your next party. It is such an easy recipe to make and tastes delicious. Although this recipe has cinnamon whiskey and crisp white wine, it isn’t overpowering. The warm flavors work really well together and the addition of the apple pie spice just wraps this whole holiday season up with one flavor. Tempted? Give this easy recipe a try today, you won’t be disappointed. 

• Tangy and delicious - I love the flavors of the apple cider teamed with the wine and whiskey. It will soon become your new favorite fall cocktail. 
• Easy to make - This is one great cocktail that doesn’t need a shaker or anything fancy.
• Just for the adults - It’s nice to have something just for us don’t you think? Although you can make a mocktail apple sangria by omitting the alcoholic elements. 
•  A fun party drink - Enjoy this cocktail any time of year. It could be the perfect Christmas sangria, served at your next fall gathering, or even a New Year cocktail.

Equipment Needed

• Large pitcher
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Serving glasses or mason jars

Key Ingredients

apples-I used Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples. I think the mix of green and red apples adds a pop of color and makes this apple cider cocktail visually appealing.

oranges- Orange flavor is typical in a classic fruit sangria and works well to give a citrus freshness to this fall recipe.

cinnamon sticks- these are a must! Whole cinnamon sticks will fuse with the rest of the ingredients and give incredible flavor. 

apple pie spice- This is what you will use to create a sugar spice rim. You could use cinnamon instead to create a cinnamon sugar rim. 

sugar- is just for the rim of the glasses. Many sangria recipes have added sugar but because the cider is sweet it really doesn't need extra.

apple cider-  I love how the sweet apple cider adds some natural sweetness and plenty of apple flavor.

white wine-  I used dry white wine. Pinot grigio, chardonnay, and sauvignon blanc all work well and just depends on your personal preference. Some recipes use red wine to make a red sangria which you could also try. Pinot noir would work well.

cinnamon whisky- I used Fireball to give this sangria the extra warmth and kick. Regular whiskey or even brandy will be great substitutes here. 

club soda-This will add extra freshness and help balance out all of the flavors with a neutral tone. Plus I like the bubbles that the club soda adds.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Wash the fresh fruit well. Core and cut the apples into thin slices, leaving the peel on for color. Cut the oranges into thin slices. Reserve some fruit for the glasses.

Add the sliced fruit to a large pitcher along with the cinnamon sticks.

Add the whisky, apple cider, and white wine. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

Before serving add a cup of club soda for bubbles and stir well. The most important thing to remember is not to add the carbonation until the sangria has soaked in the refrigerator for the desired amount of time.

On a small plate, add the sugar and spices. Stir the mixture well. Wet the top of each glass (I used a slice of orange to run around the rim.) Turn the glass upside down and twist in the sugar-spice mixture.

Add fruit and ice to the glasses. Pour the sangria into the glasses and add a cinnamon stick for garnish. This is the perfect way to serve this white sangria. Serve immediately.

Make-Ahead Tips

This delicious apple cider sangria should be made ahead because it needs to be refrigerated for at least 4 hours and can soak for up to 24 hours before serving it. 

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