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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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
Apple Cider Sangria