Fall Sangria Recipe

"Wow is all I can say about this one! This fall sangria tastes as cozy as wearing a bulky sweater next to a spiced candle and a roaring fireplace (or insert your favorite anecdote). It's an apple cider sangria that's just sweet enough, cinnamon-spiced with apples, pears and orange. My sister tried this and told me, " I don't usually like sangria. But this is the best sangria I've ever had.""

"Sangría is a traditional wine punch from Spain. A classic sangria is made with red wine and chopped fruit, and often orange juice or brandy. I studied abroad in Spain and after tasting the drink there, I've found that many American recipes for sangria make it much too sweet. This fall sangria is closer to a true Spanish sangria in flavor. It's robust and dark, featuring cinnamon-spiced apples, pears, and orange soaked in Spanish red wine."

This fall sangria combines dry Spanish red wine with sparkling apple cider, sliced apples, pears, and orange, plus cinnamon for warm spice. Fruit is lightly sugared, macerated in wine for about an hour to meld flavors. Serve by filling glasses half with cider and topping with red wine to create a two-toned presentation. Garnish with cinnamon sticks or rosemary. Choose a dry red wine rather than a sweet variety so the cider and fruit balance sweetness. The recipe aims for a robust, dark flavor profile that remains just sweet enough for a cozy autumn beverage.

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