I have the most vivid memories of these ginormous glass jugs of apple cider we used to get while growing up in Minnesota. The cider was so sweet and fragrant–such a treat that a Little Nam just adored.
And when I lived in the Bay Area, seester P and I would meander down to the Ferry Building Farmers Market to get wonderful goodies and snack on some the most delectable produce. Outside the Ferry Building, there’s one particular stand run by the most gorgeous family. I’m not kidding people–they are all stunning! And they’re apple farmers!
In addition to their perfect apple varietals, they sold fresh icy cold, pressed apple cider.
It’s heaven.
Those ciders were the inspiration for the Apple Cider Sangria I prepared for our latest Fam Din. Sweet, lightly spiced and packs a hidden punch!
It starts off with a few bottles of white wine, apple cider, fresh fruit, and a few splashes of Calvados (an apple flavored brandy but you can substitute with any brandy/cognac of your choice). After the sangria refrigerates for a few hours to get the flavors partying together, it’s topped with a bit of sparkling wine for some effervescence.
Since you can make it in big batches, it’s the perfect cocktail to serve up at your next holiday gathering. Or if you’re an apple cider junkee like me, just whip up a pitcher for yourself to sip on.
Cheers Friends and Happy Thanksgiving! ❤
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Apple Cider Sangria
Ingredients:
2 medium sized apples, diced
1 pear, diced
2 750ml bottles Sauvignon Blanc (or white wine of your choice)
3 cups apple cider (fresh pressed-the better!)
½ cup Calvados (or your choice of brandy or cognac)
1⁄3 cup orange juice
2-3 cinnamon sticks
ice
1 750ml sparkling wine
In a large container, combine the apples, pears, white wine and apple cider, Add in the Calvados, OJ and cinnamon sticks. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate overnight or at least 4-5 hours.
Fill glasses with ice and pour in the sangria. Pour 2-3 ounces of chilled sparkling wine in each glass and gently stir the contents. Garnish with additional apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
Cheers!
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This looks fantastic! Thank you for sharing this recipe and your memory, I enjoyed reading it. I’ll be serving this at my next soiree! Have a wonderful holiday! I love your recipes.
Yummmm what a great idea! I love sangria, and this is such a fun fall twist on a delicious drink 🙂
-LBK
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