"This apple cider sangria recipe is my new favorite cocktail for fall entertaining! It's my family's favorite too-they liked it so much the first time I served it that I made it again for another family gathering the next weekend. It's been a staple at our fall get-togethers ever since. Sweetened with apple cider, packed with fresh apples, and warmly spiced with cinnamon and star anise, it's full of festive fall flavor."
"First, a little background: Sangria is a Spanish wine punch that's typically made with red wine and infused with fruit. This twist isn't traditional, but I'm still calling it a sangria because it has a few key similarities to the classic: It has a wine base. I use white instead of red. It chills overnight. This allows the fresh fruit and spices to infuse the drink with flavor. It's super fruity, thanks to chopped apples, apple cider, and orange liqueur."
Sangria here uses a white wine base, specifically pinot grigio for its dry flavor and green-apple notes, with sauvignon blanc as an alternative. Apple cider provides sweetness and apple flavor, and high-quality apple juice can substitute. Orange liqueur adds fruity depth and alcohol, while ginger beer contributes sweetness, fizz, and a spicy brightness. Chopped fresh apples and warm spices like cinnamon and star anise infuse fall flavor. The sangria chills overnight to allow fruit and spices to steep. The recipe uses seven simple ingredients, can be prepped ahead, serves a crowd, and suits Thanksgiving and other fall gatherings.
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