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Thanksgiving Sangria in a glass with cinnamon sticks, apples, and pumpkins.

Thanksgiving Sangria (Apple Cider Sangria with Red Wine)

5 from 1 vote
Thanksgiving Sangria, also known as Red Wine Apple Cider Sangria, is my favorite beverage to serve for the holidays. Tons of seasonal flavor with a boozy kick and served big batch style so no one has to play bartender.
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 6 minutes
Servings: 30
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Spanish
Calories: 187
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 cup apple cider high quality
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 14 cinnamon sticks extra to garnish
  • 2 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 oranges sliced into rounds
  • 1-2 apples sliced
  • 5 bottles dry red wine
  • 3 cups brandy
  • 2 cup orange juice

Equipment

  • 1 drink dispenser or punch bowl

Method
 

  1. Add apple cider, cloves, 10 cinnamon sticks, allspice and rounds from one orange to a pot and bring to boil. (See note below.)
  2. Reduce heat and simmer 5-6 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  4. Mix with wine, brandy, orange juice, additional cinnamon sticks, orange rounds and apple slices.
  5. Allow to chill, covered, in refrigerator for 4 hours minimum or overnight (preferred).
  6. Pour into drink dispensers, punch bowl or pitches to serve.
  7. Garnish with additional cinnamon and apple slices.

Notes

Fast and Extra Easy Method
If you’re short on time, you can skip the first step of doctoring up the apple cider. As long as you purchase a high quality one, this Thanksgiving Sangria will still be delicious!