Name: Thanksgiving Sangria
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 130 min
Ingredients: 8 to 10 whole cloves; 3 cinnamon sticks; 3 to 4 whole star anise; 1 small orange (sliced); 1 small Honeycrisp apple (cored and sliced); ½ cup fresh cranberries; 1 (750 ml) bottle Pinot Grigio (or Sauvignon Blanc); 1 cup apple cider; ¼ cup real maple syrup (or honey); ½ cup brandy; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cups club soda (chilled); 8 sprigs fresh rosemary (optional garnish)

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Full of cozy autumn flavors, this festive Thanksgiving Sangria prepared with white wine, apple cider and brandy will be a hit at your next gathering… fall cocktails have never been easier (or tastier!).

Front view of a pitcher of Thanksgiving sangria with fruit in the background.

This sangria is sweet, spicy and the ultimate make-ahead cocktail for your fall celebration – it’s perfect for Christmas, as well! You might want to consider making a double batch because it goes quickly.

Overhead view of a pitcher of Thanksgiving sangria with fruit and star anise.

Ingredient Notes

White wine – use a dry, crisp white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.
Apple cider
Brandy
Maple syrup – honey can also be used in place of maple syrup.
Fresh fruit – sliced apple, orange and whole cranberries.
Lemon juice
Spices – cinnamon sticks, a clove-studded orange slice and star anise. Star anise aren’t necessarily required but make for a beautiful presentation! They are typically found on the spice aisle of your grocery store.
Club soda – stir in just before serving.
Fresh rosemary sprigs – optional garnish for serving.

Overhead view of two glasses of sangria garnished with rosemary sprigs.

How to Prepare

This festive Thanksgiving Sangria couldn’t be easier to make! Please see the recipe card for full detailed instructions.

Place the cinnamon sticks, fruit and star anise in the bottom of a large pitcher.
Pour in wine, apple cider, maple syrup, brandy and lemon juice.
Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours (preferably overnight to 24 hours).
Stir in club soda just before serving.

Front view of two glasses of Thanksgiving sangria garnished with rosemary sprigs.

Cheers… and enjoy!

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Thanksgiving Sangria

This festively delicious sangria is full of cozy autumn flavors and will be a hit at your next gathering!

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Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: Spanish

Keyword: thanksgiving sangria

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Refrigeration Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Servings:

Author: Amy

Ingredients

8 to 10 whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
3 to 4 whole star anise
1 small orange sliced
1 small Honeycrisp apple cored and sliced
½ cup fresh cranberries
1 (750 ml) bottle Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
1 cup apple cider
¼ cup real maple syrup or honey
½ cup brandy
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups club soda chilled
8 sprigs fresh rosemary optional garnish

Instructions

Stud one of the orange slices with the whole cloves.
Place the cinnamon sticks, star anise and fruit in the bottom of a large pitcher.
Pour in wine, apple cider, maple syrup, brandy and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight to 24 hours).
Stir in club soda just before serving. Garnish glasses with fresh rosemary sprigs when serving, if desired.

Nutrition

If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

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Originally published November 2017. Updated with new next, new images and recipe slightly revised November 2021.