Apple Cider Sangria
Sangria translates well into any season. With apples in full bloom, take advantages of all the different varieties available. Mix and match apples and find your favorites!Yield: about 1 ½ liters (about 7 cups)
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 750 mL bottle Pinot Grigio
- 2 cups apple cider
- ½ cup Calvados (apple brandy)
- 3 apples, unpeeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup club soda
Instructions
- In a large pitcher combine wine, apple cider, Calvados, and sliced apples. Cover and let chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour allow to allow flavors to infuse. Add club soda before serving. Stir to combine. Serve chilled, with ice if desired. Garnish with fresh apple slices
Notes
- Choose a dry white wine that is light and refreshing. I suggest Pinot Grigio. It is an acidic wine that will mellow wonderfully with the sweet apple cider.
- Other white wine options: pinot gris and New Zealand sauvignon blanc.
- Stay away from sweet moscato or oaky chardonnay wines.
- The labeling of "apple cider" vs "apple juice" varies from state to state.
- In this recipe, apple cider refers to unfiltered pressed apples. It is juice that is a bit cloudy and thicker than your regular boxed apple juice.