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November 20, 2019

Fall Sangria with Apple Cider & Bourbon

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Love sangria, but looking for a cooler weather themed variation? Look no farther than this easy fall sangria recipe featuring red wine, apple cider, and bourbon!

easy fall sangria recipe with apple cider bourbon and red wine

Apple Cider Bourbon Fall Sangria

This fall sangria is a simple alternative to mixing cocktails for a crowd, but it’s just as tasty and festive. Autumn-inspired and pretty, too!

Enjoy the sangria iced as pictured, or heat it for a mulled wine variation that makes your house smell amazing. Scents of cinnamon and apple wafting in the air – who could ask for a cozier feeling?!

Fall Sangria Ingredients

Generally, sangria involves some combination of red wine, fruit, and sometimes juice or brandy. For this recipe, we’re swapping out the juice for apple cider, and using fruit that feels more like autumn. The bourbon adds a nice kick, and the fresh spices deepen that delicious fall flavor. It turns out super tasty, without being too sweet!

Here are the ingredients for this easy fall sangria recipe:

  • Red wine (I recommend using a dry red wine here. If the red wine is too sweet, it can be overpowering. For example, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, and syrah would all be great wines to use!)
  • Oranges
  • Apples
  • Apple cider
  • Bourbon
  • Rosemary
  • Ginger
  • Cinnamon sticks

How to Make Fall Sangria with Apple Cider

To whip up this delicious cocktail, simply cut the apples & oranges into thin slices and place into a large jar or carafe. Then, add the other ingredients and pour the red wine and bourbon on top.

If using an open jug/pitcher, be sure to cover with plastic wrap. Then, refrigerate overnight (or up to 3 days). This lets the flavors mingle!

When you’re ready to enjoy the sangria, simply pour it over ice and enjoy! Feel free to add seltzer water if you want to give it some fizz. 🙂

Be sure to save some extra fruit slices and/or cinnamon sticks for garnish. Rosemary springs add a nice touch, too!

how to make fall themed sangria

This fall sangria is absolutely delicious iced, but if you want, you can always make it hot! Just throw it on the stove for a warm mulled wine type variation. A bonus is that it will make your home smell amazing.

If you end up heating this sangria, just leave out the apple and orange slices. Serve them on the side instead so they don’t get mushy. 

easy fall sangria recipe

Let me know how you like this easy fall sangria recipe by tagging me @fANNEtasticfood on social media, or by commenting on this post!

The full fall sangria recipe is at the bottom of this post. Enjoy!

Looking for another drink recipe? Check out my Cucumber Lime Basil Prosecco Spritzer. 

And if you’re interested in more holiday-themed recipes, check out my Best Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes post, or the recipes below:

  • Leftover Turkey and Wheat Berry Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
  • Savory Sweet Potato Casserole
  • Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice
  • Savory Pumpkin Dip
  • Healthy Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower
  • Maple Cinnamon Roasted Veggies
  • Vegetarian Cranberry Stuffed Acorn Squash

fall sangria recipe

Easy Fall Sangria Recipe

iced fall sangria recipe
February 14, 2020

This easy fall sangria is a festive twist on the classic. Enjoy iced or warm!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Yield
6 servings
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Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle dry red wine
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 2-inch knob fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large jar or carafe. 
  2. Refrigerate overnight, or up to 3 days.
  3. Pour over ice and enjoy!

Notes:

If you'd like to serve this sangria warm instead of on ice, simply add all ingredients except for the orange and apple slices into a pot on the stove. Heat, then serve with the orange and apple slices on the side as a garnish!

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9 comments
  • Jenn November 20, 2019 · 10:56AM:
    Hi Anne! Your posts are truncated in my RSS reader. Hopefully not a permanent change (I only click through to comment). Sangria looks excellent.
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    • Anne
      November 20, 2019 · 1:41PM:
      Unfortunately it likely will be a permanent change - I’ve been trying to avoid doing it because I know it’s a hassle to click through, but I’ve been having a lot of issues with other spam websites scraping my content onto their sites and after talking with some tech friends they said usually spam sites do this by auto copying my RSS feed. They said switching to a partial feed often majorly reduces the issue. So I’m going to see if this helps the situation and if it does I’ll have to stick with partial. Bummer, I know!
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  • Ana November 20, 2019 · 12:33PM:
    Sounds like a tasty fall version of the gluhwein they serve at Christmas in Germany - with an extra kick (the bourbon)! Must try!
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    • Anne
      November 20, 2019 · 3:15PM:
      Yes, exactly!
      Reply
  • Trina November 21, 2019 · 4:38PM:
    I see someone else also mentioned, this, so I apologize for the redundancy. I too read blogs via a reader, only clicking through to comment. I've enjoyed your blog posts and understand your decision. I'll look to other sites for healthful eating information.
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    • Anne
      November 21, 2019 · 8:19PM:
      I know, it's a pain, but it does seem to have helped a lot with the scraper website issue I was having so I'm going to stick with it. I hope you'll continue to pop by on occasion. :) Thanks for reading!
      Reply
  • Lauren November 22, 2019 · 6:55AM:
    This looks like a great option for Thanksgiving. Can you suggest any dry reds? I never know what to buy when it comes to wine.
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    • Anne
      November 22, 2019 · 1:24PM:
      I would suggest a cabernet sauvignon or pinot noir... pinot noir is my fave but either will work! And it doesn't need to be expensive or anything fancy since it's just getting mixed anyway, so go for affordable. ;)
      Reply
  • Roadrunner November 24, 2019 · 4:57AM:
    Sounds delicious!
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