Sangria is the perfect party drink because you can make it in advance, vary the ingredients for whatever theme you have (like apples for a fall/ harvest dinner party) and it serves a crowd! If you like hard cider, you will love this sangria. There's just enough apple flavor without it being too strong or too sweet. It makes about 6 servings when served over ice, which is just the right amount for 4! It isn't the type of drink you want to sip all night, but it's a great way to start off. Double the recipe (or more) for larger crowds. This is a nice signature cocktail to serve for fall parties like Halloween or Thanksgiving.
I was able to find an organic hard cider at Fairway, but any hard cider will do. Be sure to serve this cold and over a lot of ice!
Adapted from Food & Wine, October 2012
Apple Cider Sangria
- 1 apple, quartered and thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple juice, chilled
- 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 C. brandy
- 22 oz. bottle hard apple cider
Instructions
Combine apple through brandy in pitcher up to 3 hours in advance and refrigerate. Just before serving, add cider to pitcher. Serve in tall glass over ice.
Serves 4 (about 6 glasses total)
