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Light Salted Caramel Apple Cider Sangria: Easy Fall Recipe

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This light salted caramel apple cider sangria is a simple, crowd-pleasing fall cocktail that combines dry white wine, apple cider, salted caramel syrup, and fresh fruit for a refreshing and balanced drink.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 2 cups apple cider (unfiltered preferred)
  • 1/4 cup salted caramel syrup
  • 1/4 cup bourbon or whiskey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
  • 1 pear (Bartlett or Bosc), thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons caramel syrup (for rim)
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt (for rim)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for rim)

Instructions

  1. Wash the apple, pear, and cranberries thoroughly. Slice the apple and pear into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick. Leave the skins on. If using orange, slice into thin rounds. Place all fruit in a large pitcher.
  2. Add the cinnamon stick to the pitcher with the fruit.
  3. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, combine the apple cider, salted caramel syrup, bourbon, and fresh lemon juice. Whisk until the caramel syrup is fully dissolved.
  4. Pour the liquid mixture over the fruit in the pitcher. Add the entire bottle of white wine. Stir gently with a wooden spoon.
  5. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
  6. About 10 minutes before serving, prepare the salted caramel rim: combine coarse sea salt and brown sugar in a small shallow dish. Pour caramel syrup into another small dish. Dip the rim of each glass into the caramel syrup, then into the salt-sugar mixture. Let set for a minute.
  7. Give the sangria a final gentle stir. Fill each prepared glass with ice cubes, then pour the sangria over the ice. Include some fruit slices and cranberries in each glass. Garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick if desired.
  8. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

For best flavor, let the sangria chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. The fruit will continue to soften and release flavor. If making ahead, prepare the fruit and liquid mixture the night before, then stir and serve the next day. Hold off on adding ice until serving to avoid dilution.

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Keywords: sangria, apple cider, salted caramel, fall cocktail, easy recipe, white wine sangria

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