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Cozy Caramel Apple Sangria with Cinnamon Whiskey

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A smooth, dessert-like sangria that combines dry white wine, fresh apple cider, and cinnamon whiskey with caramel sauce for a warm fall drink that comes together in minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) apple cider (unfiltered preferred)
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) cinnamon whiskey (e.g., Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) caramel sauce (good quality)
  • 1 large apple (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala), thinly sliced
  • 1 large pear (Bosc or Bartlett), thinly sliced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) sparkling water or ginger ale
  • Ice (large cubes or spheres)

Instructions

  1. Wash the apple and pear thoroughly. Cut them in half, remove the cores, and slice into thin rounds about 1/4-inch thick. Place the slices in the bottom of a large pitcher.
  2. Drop the cinnamon sticks into the pitcher with the fruit.
  3. Measure out 2 cups of apple cider and pour it over the fruit. Give it a gentle swirl.
  4. Pour in 3/4 cup of cinnamon whiskey. If unsure about strength, start with 1/2 cup and taste before adding more.
  5. If the caramel sauce is cold, warm it in a small saucepan over low heat for about 30 seconds until pourable. Drizzle it into the pitcher while stirring continuously until fully incorporated.
  6. Add the entire bottle of dry white wine. Stir gently but thoroughly to combine.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (4-12 hours is ideal).
  8. Just before serving, pour in 1/2 cup of sparkling water or ginger ale. Stir gently.
  9. Fill glasses with ice. Pour the sangria over the ice, ensuring each glass gets some fruit slices and a cinnamon stick.
  10. Optional: Drizzle a tiny bit of caramel sauce around the inside of each glass before pouring for extra sweetness.

Notes

Use a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc to balance the sweetness. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours for best flavor; overnight is even better. Add sparkling water or ginger ale just before serving to keep the fizz. For a less sweet version, reduce caramel sauce to 2 tablespoons. The sangria can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but fruit will soften after 24 hours.

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Keywords: caramel apple sangria, cinnamon whiskey sangria, fall sangria, Thanksgiving drink, apple cider sangria, easy sangria recipe

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