Ina Garten Autumn Sangria Recipe
If you love cozy fall drinks, this Ina Garten Autumn Sangria Recipe is perfect.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle red wine 750 ml
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 orange thinly sliced
- 1 apple thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Fruit
- Wash apple, orange, and cranberries. Slice apple and orange thinly. Keep cranberries whole.
Mix the Wine and Brandy
- Pour red wine and brandy into a large pitcher. Stir gently to combine liquids.
Add Honey or Maple Syrup
- Add honey or maple syrup. Stir well to ensure sweetness dissolves evenly in the wine.
Add the Fruit
- Place sliced apple, orange, and cranberries into the pitcher with wine mixture.
Add Spices
- Add cinnamon stick and whole cloves. They add subtle autumn flavor to the sangria.
Chill the Sangria
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least two hours. This allows flavors to blend fully.
Serve with Ice
- Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour sangria over ice and garnish with fruit slices if desired.
Optional Garnish
- Add extra cinnamon stick or fresh cranberries for a festive presentation.
Notes
Use fresh, firm fruit for best flavor.
Let sangria chill at least two hours for full taste.
Adjust honey or maple syrup based on sweetness preference.
Remove cinnamon stick before serving if preferred.
Serve with ice for a refreshing drink.
Let sangria chill at least two hours for full taste.
Adjust honey or maple syrup based on sweetness preference.
Remove cinnamon stick before serving if preferred.
Serve with ice for a refreshing drink.