Description
A festive Thanksgiving sangria with apples, cranberries, orange, and warm spices — perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle dry white wine (750ml)
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Optional garnish: fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine wine, brandy, orange liqueur, and maple syrup. Stir to mix.
- Add apple slices, orange slices, cranberries, and cinnamon stick.
- Refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours (or overnight) to let flavors meld.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary if desired.
- Enjoy responsibly at your Thanksgiving gathering.
Notes
Adjust sweetness with additional maple syrup if needed. Can substitute sparkling water for part of the wine for a lighter version. Make ahead to allow flavors to fully develop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mix & Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: thanksgiving sangria, holiday wine punch, cranberry apple sangria, festive drinks, thanksgiving cocktail