Apple Cider Sangria with Caramel Vodka
White wine, apple cider and caramel vodka over sliced apple, orange and frozen cranberries. A one-hour chill makes a light, caramel-sweet pitcher.
Apple Cider Sangria with Caramel Vodka
Course: DrinksDifficulty: Easy6
servings10
minutes1
hourWhite wine, apple cider and caramel vodka over sliced apple, orange and frozen cranberries. A one-hour chill makes a light, caramel-sweet pitcher.
Ingredients
1 bottle (750 ml) white wine
16 ounces apple cider
4 ounces caramel vodka
2 cinnamon sticks
1 apple, sliced
1 orange, sliced
1/2 cup frozen cranberries
3 cups ice, for the glasses
6 frozen cranberries, for garnish
1 apple, thinly sliced, for garnish
1 orange, cut into half wheels, for garnish
6 cinnamon sticks, for garnish
Directions
- Slice the apple and the orange into thin rounds, keeping the skin on for color. Large silicone ice molds make cubes that melt slowly.
- Put the cinnamon sticks, apple, orange and frozen cranberries into a large pitcher.
- Pour in the white wine and the apple cider.
- Add the caramel vodka.
- Stir everything together gently so the fruit does not break up.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour, until the pitcher is cold and the cranberries have thawed slightly.
- Taste and, if it is too sweet, add a squeeze of orange to balance it.
- Fill each glass with ice and pour the sangria over it.
- Spoon in a few pieces of fruit and a frozen cranberry for each glass.
- Finish with an apple slice, an orange half wheel and a cinnamon stick.
Notes
- For a drink without alcohol, use white grape juice with a splash of sparkling water and leave out the vodka, adding a spoonful of caramel sauce to the cider if you want the flavor. The sangria keeps covered in the fridge for about 3 days. The cranberries color the drink pink over time, which is normal. Stir before each pour.
A light, caramel pitcher
One hour in the fridge is enough here, because the base is white wine and cider. Caramel vodka adds sweetness, and frozen cranberries chill the pitcher while they float. Large ice molds make cubes that melt slowly.
Stir gently, so the fruit does not break up.
Swaps
A splash of ginger beer can add spice. Pear slices can replace the orange. Plain vodka is fine if you add a spoonful of caramel sauce.
Do not worry about the pink tint. The cranberries color the drink over time.
Serving
Serve with soft cheese and crackers, or a fall pork dish. Covered in the fridge, it keeps about three days.
Ice and timing
Large ice molds matter here. Small cubes melt fast and water down a light pitcher. Make the ice ahead, and add it to each glass instead of the pitcher. If you plan to serve over two hours, strain the apple slices out so they stay crisp. Taste before serving and add a little more cider if the vodka is strong.
Apple Cider Sangria with Caramel Vodka at a glance
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 6 servings
- Ingredients: 12, led by bottle (750 ml) white wine, apple cider, caramel vodka, cinnamon sticks
Tips for Apple Cider Sangria with Caramel Vodka
For a drink without alcohol, use white grape juice with a splash of sparkling water and leave out the vodka, adding a spoonful of caramel sauce to the cider if you want the flavor. The sangria keeps covered in the fridge for about 3 days. The cranberries color the drink pink over time, which is normal. Stir before each pour.
Apple Cider Sangria with Caramel Vodka FAQ
How many people does Apple Cider Sangria with Caramel Vodka serve?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
What do I need to make Apple Cider Sangria with Caramel Vodka?
12 ingredients, led by bottle (750 ml) white wine, apple cider, caramel vodka, cinnamon sticks. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
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