Saturday, December 12, 2015

Saturday Sangria: Spiced Apple Cider Sangria (#Sangria #Wine #Recipe)


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Spiced Apple Cider Sangria
Yield: 6 1/2 cups
Easily double up this recipe!



For the Spiced Apple Cider:
ingredients:
2 cups apple cider (the real stuff - opaque in color & found in the refrigerator section)
1/3 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
2 orange slices (rounds)

directions:
Mix together all ingredients in a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and then remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Strain before using.


For the Spiced Apple Cider Sangria:
ingredients:
1 bottle inexpensive Spanish red wine
2 cups spiced apple cider (recipe above)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup brandy

directions:
Mix ingredients together in a large pitcher and garnish with orange wheels and cinnamon sticks. To serve, pour over ice.



1 comment:

  1. Thanks for sharing this lovely Sangria recipe and I can't wait to try it out! Sounds very warm and delicious for the holiday season!

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