apple cider sangria

Who doesn’t love a good pitcher of sangria? Now imagine a sangria packed with the flavor of fall. We’re using apples, oranges, lemons, apple cider, and ginger beer to bring fall flavor to everyone’s favorite celebratory drink.

This crisp apple cider sangria recipe is perfect for a special occasion! (Perhaps a bridal shower? A Halloween party? A night with the girls?) No matter when and where you’re serving, it promises to please. Scroll on to find out all about our new favorite fall drink–and how to make it!

What Even Is Sangria?

apple cider sangria

We’ve all heard of sangria, and most of us have probably had it a time or two, but what’s the real scoop behind this fruity beverage?  

apple cider sangria recipe

Traditional sangria comes from Spain and Portugal, and is made with red wine, seasonal fruits, and spirits. The exact recipe is ever-changing since every household makes its own unique sangria using personal favorite ingredients and secret proportions. 

apple cider sangria recipe

Today, cocktail and wine lovers have remixed the sangria (no pun intended) to include a wide variety of wine, fruits, and additional ingredients. To be considered a sangria, it has to have wine and it has to have fruit, but the rest is really up to you!

Introducing Apple Cider Sangria


Apple Cider Sangria is the best drink to get you in the fall spirit! It’s incredibly easy to make (we’re talking almost zero effort here), it’s extra delicious, and it’s so refreshing, too. Once you’re ready to serve this festive drink, spruce up your glasses with a maple syrup and sugar rim! This is optional, but it adds to the celebratory feel of this drink and only takes a few extra minutes. 

Pop in a cinnamon stick, and enjoy the fall goodness of this Apple Cider Sangria!

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This recipe comes from our food contributor, Stephanie Simmons, of Blue Bowl. Her goal with her kitchen-tested recipes is to get you excited about cooking, show you how good food can taste, and prove that you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to make a good meal.

This post was originally published in October 2022.

  • PREP TIME: 15 MINS
  • SERVES: 4-6
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  • fall sangria recipe

Ingredients

For the Sangria:

  • 2 Apples, sliced
  • 2 Oranges, sliced
  • 1 Lemon, sliced
  • 2 ¼ cups apple cider
  • 1, 750 mL bottle of your favorite white wine OR 750 mL sparking grape juice (non-alcoholic version)
  • 1-1 ½ cups ginger beer

For Garnish:

  • Cinnamon Sticks
  • Maple Syrup
  • Raw Sugar

Directions

Step 1:

Prepare the fruit by slicing it into ¼-inch slices, adding the fruit to a large pitcher as you go.

Step 2:

Add the liquid ingredients (apple cider, white wine or grape juice, and ginger beer). Stir well.

Step 3:

Let the pitcher of sangria rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight so the flavors can intensify and the mixture can chill.

Step 4:

When ready to serve, dip the rims of your glasses in maple syrup and then in raw sugar.

Step 5:

Serve sangria in your prepared glasses with a cinnamon stick to garnish.