Cinnamon apple cider sangria is a cozy fall cocktail that combines white wine, apple cider, apple brandy and cinnamon whiskey for a bright, spiced drink perfect for gatherings.
Welcome to Apple Week, hosted by Cooking with Carlee. During this event a group of bloggers share more than 100 apple-filled recipes featuring apples in every form—fresh, sauced, baked, and pressed into cider. As part of the celebration I’m sharing a simple, flavorful sangria that highlights apple cider and warm cinnamon notes. Scroll down to see the recipe and the prize packs offered as part of Apple Week.
Cinnamon Apple Cider Sangria — Overview
This sangria starts with a bottle of white wine—pinot grigio is a great option because many offer apple and pear notes that complement the cider. You don’t need an expensive bottle; choose one you’d enjoy by itself. The alcohol blend here includes apple brandy (Calvados) and cinnamon-flavored whiskey for a warm spice finish. If you don’t have cinnamon whiskey, use regular whiskey or bourbon and sweeten lightly with cinnamon simple syrup to taste.
Cinnamon Apple Cider Sangria
6 servings
Ingredients
- 750 mL white wine
- 2 ½ cups apple cider
- ½ cup Calvados (apple brandy)
- ½ cup cinnamon-flavored whiskey
- 3 Honeycrisp apples, diced
- 1 three-inch cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Combine the white wine, apple cider, Calvados, and cinnamon whiskey in a large pitcher. Add the diced apples and the cinnamon stick.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled over ice if desired.
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Apple Week Prize Packs
Apple Week included several prize packs donated by brands to celebrate the event. Highlights from the giveaway included premium baking extracts and vanilla products, kitchen tools, oatmeal, Pyrex and Chicago Cutlery items, and a Rainier Fruit prize pack featuring a box of freshly harvested apples and baking supplies. Prize entries were managed through a giveaway widget during the event.
Serving Suggestions and Variations
This sangria is flexible. Swap the pinot grigio for another crisp white like sauvignon blanc, or use a semi-dry riesling for a touch more fruitiness. If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, substitute sparkling apple cider for the wine and use cinnamon syrup in place of whiskey and brandy. To make the drink ahead, mix everything and refrigerate up to 24 hours—apples will infuse the liquid and the cinnamon will deepen the flavor.
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