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This sparkling autumn sangria is filled with crisp apples, juicy orange slices and warm fall spices….the perfect finish to a day of apple picking or pumpkin carving.
I am a sucker for bubbles. If you ask me, there is no better way to start off a fancy meal or toast a happy occasion than with a glass of sparkling wine or champagne.
And no better way to toast fall than with this sparkling autumn sangria.
As a huge fan of champagne cocktails….
…grapefruit mimosas for brunch,
…pomegranate juice with a splash of cava for a holiday party,
…or a kir royale to clink with your sweetheart on Valentine’s day,
I wanted to sneak some bubbles into my fall celebrations too.
This sparkling autumn sangria has all the makings of a party favorite. It screams fall with apples, cider, cinnamon and cloves; you can make a huge batch well in advance; and damn, does it taste good.
Hosting a fall party or Thanksgiving? Get this on your menu.
…It has a spicy sweetness from ginger simple syrup,
…a nice kick from a slug or two of Applejack brandy
…and yes, bubbles!
Tips for success
- I used proseco for mine, but champagne or cava will work just fine.
- I also threw in whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, and cardamon pods, but don’t go crazy if you don’t have them on your spice rack. You can substitute a half teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a pinch.
- Don’t leave out the ginger simple syrup! This adds balance and sweetness and I promise you it’s very easy to make.
- The ginger syrup can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for at least a week.
- Mix up the sangria a full day before you plan to serve it, minus the bubbles. This time is necessary for the flavors to develop.
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate fall than with a glass of this sparkling sangria. Cheers!
More fall faves
- Autumn Caramel Popcorn
- Sweet and Spicy Acorn Squash
- Hot Spiked Cider
- The Best Pumpkin Bread
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
This sparkling autumn sangria is filled with crisp apples, juicy orange slices and warm fall spices….the perfect finish to a day of apple picking or pumpkin carving.
- 750 ml dry white wine (1 bottle)
- 1/2 cup ginger simple syrup (recipe follows)
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 1 1/2 cups Applejack brandy
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cardamon pods, slightly crushed
- 5 cloves
- 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 orange, cut in half and sliced into moons
- 750 ml sparkling wine champagne, proseco or cava (1 bottle)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 inch piece of ginger, peeled and diced
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Combine all the ingredients except the sparking wine in a large pitcher and stir.
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Chill the sangria in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours, 24 is even better!
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Combine the sugar, water and ginger in a small saucepan.
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Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
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Remove from heat and let steep for an hour. Strain, and reserve.
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If you’re not using the syrup right away, store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
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Pour the bottle of sparking wine into the sangria and pour into glasses, garnished with the apple and orange slices. Alternatively, pour the sangria into glass and top with chilled sparkling wine.
- I used proseco for mine, but champagne or cava will work just fine.
- I also threw in whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, and cardamon pods, but don’t go crazy if you don’t have them on your spice rack. You can substitute a half teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a pinch.
- Don’t leave out the ginger simple syrup! This adds balance and sweetness and I promise you it’s very easy to make.
- The ginger syrup can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for at least a week.
- Mix up the sangria a full day before you plan to serve it, minus the bubbles. This time is necessary for the flavors to develop.
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Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Congratulations on your 1st year! That’s awesome, Cathy! And, I agree with you…what better way to celebrate than with some bubbles! Love this fall inspired sangria and it’s also just in time for the weekend too. We have Thanksgiving here in Canada on Monday and this would be a lovely addition. Looking forward to seeing what changes you have to your blog 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend!!
Cathy says
Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving. I will definitely be adding this sangria to my Thanksgiving menu too. Thanks for your kind words!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says
Happy Anniversary to you! Your blog is beautiful and you work so hard! This is a lovely drink for just about any fall celebration. Can’t wait to try it!
Cathy says
Aw, thanks Karen! 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Perfect cocktail for a special celebration Cathy! Congrats on your 1 year! I love stopping by the blog to catch up and see what you’ll be serving up! This sangria sounds perfect for fall. I’m thinking this needs to be on the Thanksgiving cocktail menu! Happy weekend!
Cathy says
Thanks Mary Ann. And yes! This is going on my Thanksgiving menu for sure!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
Happy blog-aversary! I can’t thing of a better way to celebrate than with this beautiful sangria. Cheers and here’s to many more 🙂
Cathy says
Thanks Jennifer! To many more!
Natasha says
This looks lovely! Congrats on the 1 year anniversary! I just hit mine too (well, I launched last October even though there are posts I published before I opened it to the world). It has been a heck of a year. Here’s to many more years, and more success!
Cathy says
Thanks Natasha! Cheers to your first anniversary!
rebecca | DisplacedHousewife says
Congrats my dear!! This looks so delicious, perfectly seasonly and completely refreshing!!! Here’s to many more years!! xoxox
Cathy says
Cheers to may more! Thanks Rebecca!
Cindy Rodriguez says
So excited. You are one worth following, and I love sharing your celebration with this Sangria. Cheers to you and What Should I Make For! Looking forward to many more recipes shared.
Cathy says
Thanks Cindy. It was a great way to celebrate the first year!
Rosie says
Happy one year of blogging! I’ve been a bit obsessed with sangria since I went to Barcelona this summer, so I love the idea of autumnal version. I’m really excited to try this recipe!
Cathy says
Thanks so much Rosie! I’m all about sangria whatever the season!
Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon says
Happy belated blog-aversary! I didn’t realize we started this adventure at about the same time. 🙂 And fall sangria looks awesome. Once I get done testing my pear cocktail, I’m going to be trying this.
Cathy says
Thanks Annemarie! Happy 1 year to you too!. Can’t wait for your pear cocktail!!
Sabrina Zaragoza says
I was totally impressed by your pictures from very first glance to your blog, Cathy. I like the way you performed your drink. Its colours look good and I bet it will taste great!
Cathy says
Thanks Sabrina!