Cranberry Apple Cider Sangria with Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio and white cranberry juice over chopped apple and fresh cranberries, topped with a bottle of sparkling apple cider just before serving.
Cranberry Apple Cider Sangria with Pinot Grigio
Course: DrinksDifficulty: Easy6
servings10
minutesPinot Grigio and white cranberry juice over chopped apple and fresh cranberries, topped with a bottle of sparkling apple cider just before serving.
Ingredients
1 apple, chopped
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 (750 ml) bottle Pinot Grigio
1 (750 ml) bottle sparkling apple cider
1/2 cup white cranberry juice
4 cups ice cubes
6 thin apple slices, for garnish
1/4 cup extra fresh cranberries, for garnish
6 fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish, optional
2 tablespoons lemon juice, optional, to keep the apple pale
Directions
- Wash the apple and chop it into small pieces, tossing it with the lemon juice if you like.
- Add the chopped apple and the cranberries to a large pitcher.
- Pour in the Pinot Grigio and the white cranberry juice.
- Stir to combine.
- Store the pitcher in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Keep the bottle of sparkling cider cold in an ice bucket.
- Just before serving, add the sparkling apple cider to the pitcher.
- Top with ice if needed.
- Pour into glasses.
- Garnish with an apple slice, a few cranberries and a rosemary sprig.
Notes
- For a version without alcohol, use white grape juice for the wine and sparkling water to taste. Keep the base covered in the fridge for about 2 days and add the cider only at serving. White cranberry juice gives a gentler tartness than the red kind. Make it the day before a dinner and finish it at the table.
Why add the cider last
The wine, juice and fruit sit together in the fridge so the apple and cranberries soak up flavor. The sparkling cider goes in only at serving, which keeps the bubbles. Adding it early gives you a flat, overly sweet drink.
White cranberry juice is gentler than red, which keeps the sangria light and pale.
Swaps that work
Sauvignon Blanc or another dry white wine works in place of Pinot Grigio. Pears can replace the apple. Do not use a sweet wine, since the cider and juice already bring plenty of sugar.
Serving it
Pour over ice in wide glasses with an apple slice and a rosemary sprig. It goes well with a cheese board, roasted nuts or holiday appetizers.
Making it ahead
Mix the wine, juice and fruit up to two days before and keep it covered in the fridge. Add the cider and ice just before serving.
Chop the apple small so it fits in a glass. Dip the slices in lemon juice if they will sit out, which keeps them from browning. Chill the glasses too for a colder drink.
Cranberry Apple Cider Sangria with Pinot Grigio at a glance
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 6 servings
- Ingredients: 10, led by apple, fresh cranberries, (750 ml) bottle Pinot Grigio, (750 ml) bottle sparkling apple cider
Tips for Cranberry Apple Cider Sangria with Pinot Grigio
For a version without alcohol, use white grape juice for the wine and sparkling water to taste. Keep the base covered in the fridge for about 2 days and add the cider only at serving. White cranberry juice gives a gentler tartness than the red kind. Make it the day before a dinner and finish it at the table.
Cranberry Apple Cider Sangria with Pinot Grigio FAQ
How many people does Cranberry Apple Cider Sangria with Pinot Grigio serve?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
What do I need to make Cranberry Apple Cider Sangria with Pinot Grigio?
10 ingredients, led by apple, fresh cranberries, (750 ml) bottle Pinot Grigio, (750 ml) bottle sparkling apple cider. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
Part of: 25 Easy Fall Sangria Recipes for Thanksgiving and Cozy Nights
