Caramel Apple Sangria

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This Caramel Apple Sangria is the perfect fall drink! Light and refreshing, perfect for sharing, and great for any occasion! Made with white wine, apple brandy, apple cider, and caramel!

Sangria in a glass with caramel drizzle down the side. Apple slices and cinnamon stick to garnish.

Sangria is the perfect drink for sharing and any party because there are so many different flavor combinations! I love sipping on this Strawberry Rose Sangria during the summer or this Easy White Sangria! Both equally easy to make and refreshing.

You’ll Love This Caramel Apple Sangria Because:

Super easy to make
Perfect for making ahead (it tastes better that way!)
Great for sharing with family and friends
Just the right amount of sweetness
Light, refreshing, and bubbly

Ingredients:

APPLES: Use any apple you like to eat. I like Honeycrisp in this drink, but any apple you enjoy snacking on is perfect.

WINE: Use white wine for this recipe, and I recommend a Pinot Grigio.
APPLE BRANDY: I chose to use apple brandy over caramel vodka because I wanted a slightly stronger apple flavor, and I preferred it over caramel vodka.

APPLE CIDER: I used an unfiltered apple cider for this recipe because that’s my favorite. Use any apple cider you like. You could also make this Homemade Apple Cider!
CINNAMON: Adds that fall spice.

CARAMEL SAUCE: Adds the caramel flavor and sweetens the drink.
SPARKLING WATER: Adds a nice bubbly finish and lightens the drink.

Six pictures showing how to make the sangria.

How To Make Caramel Apple Sangria:

APPLES: Start by slicing the apples and placing them in the bottom of a pitcher. Make them into rounds or slices, as you see in the picture.

ASSEMBLE: Pour in all the liquids except the sparkling water and give it a good stir.

CHILL: Let the sangria sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Some separation may occur, especially if using an unfiltered apple cider. Just stir to combine. When ready to serve, stir in the sparkling water.

Two pictures: one an overhead view of the pitcher of sangria and the other a glass filled with sangria and both garnished with apple slices.

FAQs

CAN I USE SOMETHING DIFFERENT FROM SPARKLING WATER?

Yes! You can use Sprite, ginger ale, or ginger beer. I preferred sparkling water to keep it lighter.

CAN I USE DIFFERENT LIQUOR?

Yes! Change out the brandy for vodka, bourbon, or spiced rum.

CAN I USE APPLE JUICE INSTEAD OF CIDER?

You can, but I strongly recommend using cider. It has a deeper apple flavor than apple juice.

Tips and Suggestions:

I recommend using a pinot grigio for this recipe, but you can also use sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, or Riesling.
Let this drink sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or longer. I like 8 hours best. Letting the sangria sit allows the fruit to soak up flavor and infuse the drink with apple and cinnamon flavors.
Make the drink special by rimming the glass with caramel syrup and dipping it in cinnamon sugar.

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