Apple Cider Sangria
This Michigan Apple Cider Sangria is a crisp and cozy twist on a classic, made with fresh apples, cinnamon, pinot grigio, and brandy, perfect for fall gatherings, holiday parties, or slow sipping on a cool evening.
Created by Lori Yates.
Recommended Apple Varieties:
Ambrosia
Also features Michigan Apple Cider
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 Michigan Apples, thinly sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 bottle (750 mL) pinot grigio
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1 bottle (20 ounces) Vernor’s ginger ale, for serving
SERVING SIZE:
8
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add apples and cinnamon sticks to large pitcher. Add wine, cider, and brandy and stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 day or up to 5 days, stirring each day.
- To serve, stir in ginger ale (or, if there isn’t enough room in your pitcher, just top each glass of sangria with a bit of ginger ale). Serve sangria over ice, garnished with apples from pitcher and cinnamon sticks, if desired.



