Thanksgiving Sangria
This Thanksgiving Sangria blends Pinot Grigio, crisp fall fruit and a touch of cinnamon for a light yet festive cocktail. It’s the ultimate recipe for Thanksgiving sangria, easy to make ahead and ideal for serving a crowd. Just stir in a can of soda water when it’s time to pour.
Servings: 8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 apples Fuji or honey crisp, sliced
- 1-2 pears sliced
- 1 orange sliced and cut into wedges
- ½ cup cranberries
- 3-4 cinnamon sticks
- 1½ cups apple cider or apple juice + ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup orange juice fresh squeezed
- 1 bottle Pinot Grigio or other dry white wine
- ½ cup vodka
- 12 ounces soda water for serving
Instructions
- Slice apples, pears and orange. Add to a large pitcher with cranberries and cinnamon sticks.
- Pour in apple juice, orange juice, Pinot Grigio and vodka. Stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the flavors infuse.
- When ready to serve, gently stir in soda water. Pour into glasses for serving and garnish with a cinnamon stick and orange wedge.
Notes
You can serve this Thanksgiving sangria in glasses with or without ice.
For easy serving, add a pitcher of sangria on a tray with glasses and garnishes to create a self-serve station for guests.