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Overhead view of Thanksgiving Fall Sangria in a glass pitcher.
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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!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8

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.