Spiced Apple Sangria Recipe
Savor this refreshing apple sangria, blending crisp white wine with fresh apple, pear, and warm cinnamon spices.
Ingredients
- 1 medium apple, any variety
- 1 medium pear, any variety
- 2-4 cinnamon sticks
- 2 whole star anise
- 1 (750 ml) bottle dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, or Sauvignon Blanc
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 (16 ounce) bottle ginger-flavor kombucha or ginger beer
- Sprigs of fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Thinly slice the apple and pear. Add the apple and pear slices to a large pitcher along with 2-4 cinnamon sticks and 2 whole star anise (if using).
- Add the 750 ml bottle of dry white wine, 2 cups of apple cider, and 1 (16 ounce) bottle of ginger kombucha to the pitcher; stir gently.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- To serve, divide the chilled sangria and fruit among 8 glasses, spooning some of the fruit into each glass.
- If desired, top each glass with a splash of sparkling water to add fresh bubbles.
- Garnish servings with an additional cinnamon stick, star anise, and/or a sprig of thyme. Serve chilled.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.