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Crisp fall flavors compliment each other in this Autumn Hard Apple Cider Sangria
If your planning a fall festival thisAutumn Hard Apple Cider Sangria would be an easy and tasty crowd pleaser.
A chill in the air at last. We can start looking forward to the leaves turning all the beautiful colors of fall we love.
I saw a quote the other day and it made me think in a way I’ve never really thought before. That “Autumn teaches us to let go, just as the leaves will let go and blow in the wind”. They will turn to compost to feed the new growth in the spring.
Everything in the garden is going to seed for next year. I love collecting seeds from the zinnias and other wild flowers around the yard. Saving them all up for spring.
I hear people say they much prefer fall over all the other seasons. I’m not one of them. I love when everything is in full bloom. It doesn’t last long enough for me.
What I am happy about though is that the hottest days of the year are now behind us.
So we tried something new this year to celebrate our cooler evenings, this Autumn Hard Apple Cider Sangria. I didn’t know if this would be good or not.
Hard apple cider mixed with wine didn’t sound like it would go all that well together. Boy was I wrong.
The flavors compliment each other and we didn’t have any trouble finishing off this pitcher with a quickness.
I think it really comes down to the choice of wine. Something like a moscato, most rieslings, or even the prosecco that we used in our Mango Berry Sangria;would have been way too sweet when mixed with everything else. But the pinot grigio, perfection.
I wish I would have picked up some marshmallows to roast with this. I think we’ll have to make this again before it gets too cold and light a fire next time.
If your planning a fall festival thisAutumn Hard Apple Cider Sangria would be an easy and tasty crowd pleaser.
If you LOVE this Autumn Hard Apple Cider Sangria recipe, try this Caramel Apple Cider Mimosa OR this Sparkling Mango Berry Sangria!
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Ingredients
- 3 apples
- 5 bottles hard apple cider (we used Stella Artois Cidre)
- 1 bottle (750ml) white wine (we used Pinot Grigio)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- cinnamon sticks for glasses
Instructions
- Wash and chop your apples into cubes, and pour everything into your pitcher, stir in maple syrup you can add the cinnamon sticks to the pitcher if you like we just pushed the cinnamon stick into an apple cube so it would float, because they go straight to the bottom if you don't.
Notes
You could also add 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to this or add some cranberries or pears if you'd like some varietion
Nutrition Information
Yield About 11 servingsServing Size 4 oz.
Amount Per ServingCalories 149Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 8mgCarbohydrates 39gFiber 12gSugar 19gProtein 1g
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FAQs
Many alcohols mix well with apple cider. Dark liquors like bourbon (my pick) or dark rum are traditional, but they are by no means the only option. Vodka pairs well with apple cider and is a good light option. You can even let guests each pick their own.
What can I add to hard apple cider to make it taste better? ›
One of the various sugar Pears contain is sorbitol, a natural sugar that won't ferment. Adding a few pears when pressing juice can provide you just enough residual sweetness to balance the acid and tannins in many hard ciders. You also don't have to worry about your bottles over pressurizing.
Does apple cider go with red wine? ›
Wine Apple Cider co*cktail is the perfect warming, easy to make drink for fall and winter! Mulled white or red wine with cider, cinnamon whiskey, and orange!
What is the best wine for Thanksgiving sangria? ›
The best wine for sangria is Garnacha (also called Grenache) or Pinot Noir. Garnacha comes from Spain, so it's my top pick for authentic Spanish sangria!
What is good to mix with hard cider? ›
A spiced rum and hard apple cider come together in a delicious co*cktail mashup! This recipe beautifully combines rum, hard apple cider, bitters, maple syrup and Amaretto to a delicious, easy to make co*cktail that is perfect for any occasion!
Is rum or bourbon better in apple cider? ›
Liquor. We recommend spiking apple cider with your favorite kind of whiskey or rum. Whiskey adds warmth to the cider while rum adds sweetness. For a combination of sweet and spicy, try Fireball or another cinnamon whiskey.
What is the best sugar to add to hard cider? ›
Liquid sugar is one of the most widely used sugars in cider production because its 67% sucrose content and low viscosity enable it to deliver consistent and reproducible results.
How to make hard apple cider sweeter? ›
Sweeten to taste with sugar, honey, apple juice or frozen apple juice concentrate prior to bottling. Six ounces of sugar per gallon will result in a medium sweet cider. If you have a kegging system and the cider will be consumed in a short period of time, just rack into the keg and sweeten.
What fruit is good in hard cider? ›
Nothing says light and refreshing like a juicy pear, or sweet and succulent like a freshly cut pineapple. Aside from dark red fruits and apples, pears and pineapples are among the most popular fruits for breweries to mix into their cider blends.
What does hard apple cider pair with? ›
Cheese: One of the Best Food Pairings for Cider
These types of cheese have a bold flavor that can stand up to the complexity of cider. Soft cheeses like brie and camembert can also be paired with cider, as their creamy texture pairs well with the cider's acidity. Camembert cheese makes a great pairing for hard cider.
Directions: Pour your wine, Citizen Cider, and ice into a pitcher, place the sliced apples and cranberries into glasses and top with the wine and cider. The crispness of the Vermont Citizen Cider, the sweetness of the Rose Red, and tart fresh fruit make this a wonderful fall party drink.
What's the difference between apple wine and hard cider? ›
The main difference? Alcohol content. Yup, that is it - alcohol content. To qualify as a hard cider, the delicious apple brew may not have more than 8.5% alcohol by volume (ABV), whereas anything above 8.5% ABV is therefore considered apple wine.
Is Merlot or Cabernet better for sangria? ›
The best red sangria is made with a dry red wine. A Cabernet or Merlot would both be perfect choices for this one. Whatever brand you'd like to use is completely up to you.
What are the basic ingredients for sangria? ›
Mix red wine, brandy, triple sec, lemonade concentrate, orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar together in a bowl. Add orange, lemon and lime slices, and maraschino cherries. Serve immediately over ice, or refrigerate 8 hours to overnight for best flavor. For a fizzy sangria, add club soda just before serving.
What brandy is best for sangria? ›
"When choosing a brandy, it is best to go toward a Spanish one made with Spanish grapes," said Trujillo. "I find Carlos I Solera Gran Reserva Brandy to be perfect for sangria." This brandy was aged in American oak casks and has notes of vanilla and caramel.
What pairs nicely with apple cider? ›
Apple pie, caramel flan, and fruit tarts are all great desserts to pair with cider. The fruity and sweet flavors in the desserts complement the fruity and sweet flavors in cider. The acidity in cider also helps to balance out the richness of desserts, making them one of the best food pairings for cider.
What liquor goes well with apple juice? ›
A simple and tasty aperitif, vodka and apple juice is an elegant, tart mixed drink that can be garnished with a slice of apple for extra effect.
Does vodka and apple cider taste good? ›
This apple cider co*cktail is so perfect for fall. Chilled apple cider poured over crushed ice, mixed with salted caramel vodka and topped off with ginger ale. It's refreshing and tastes like heaven. All the cozy vibes!
What kind of rum goes in apple cider? ›
I would recommend using aromatic, tart, and crisp apple cider such as heritage ciders. But something light and sweet like honey crisp apple cider would do (Just keep in mind the co*cktails will be sweeter.) Rum. Use white rum of your choice.
