Description
Indulgent caramel apple sangria beckons wine enthusiasts with a perfect autumn blend of crisp apples and smooth caramel notes. Rich Spanish wine mingles with seasonal spices, creating a festive cocktail that promises pure sipping pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bottle (750 milliliters/25.4 fluid ounces) white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 cups apple cider
- ½ cup caramel vodka
- ¼ cup brandy
Fruits:
- 2 apples, thinly sliced
- 1 pear, thinly sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick (for garnish)
Rimming and Optional Ingredients:
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup club soda
Instructions
- Craft a harmonious blend by pouring white wine, apple cider, caramel vodka, and brandy into a spacious pitcher, ensuring thorough integration with a vigorous stir.
- Elegantly incorporate thinly sliced apples and pears into the liquid mixture, allowing the fruits to infuse their essence by refrigerating for a minimum of two hours; or ideally overnight; to develop a more profound flavor profile.
- Prepare an enticing glass rim by mixing ground cinnamon with brown sugar on a flat surface, then delicately coat the glass edges with a thin layer of caramel sauce before rolling in the spiced sugar mixture.
- Retrieve the chilled sangria from the refrigerator and gracefully pour the infused liquid into the prepared glasses, creating an inviting presentation.
- Enhance the beverage with a playful effervescence by gently topping each glass with a splash of club soda, if desired.
- Complete the visual and aromatic experience by garnishing each glass with a classic cinnamon stick and an additional apple slice, transforming the drink into a stunning sensory delight.
Notes
- Infuse more depth by letting the sangria marinate overnight, allowing fruits to release their sweet essence and blend with the spirits.
- Use crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced flavor contrast against the caramel’s richness.
- Create a non-alcoholic version by substituting white wine and caramel vodka with sparkling apple juice and caramel syrup, perfect for all guests.
- Prep glasses ahead of time by freezing them for a frosty presentation that keeps the sangria extra chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg