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Easy Spiked Apple Cider Sangria for Halloween (Best Party Recipe)

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This Quick Spiked Apple Cider Sangria is a love letter to autumn, combining crisp white wine, apple cider, and warm spices for the perfect Halloween party drink. It’s easy to make ahead, uses simple ingredients, and is guaranteed to be the hit of your gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) good quality apple cider (unfiltered, cloudy)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) apple brandy or Calvados
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 3–4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 star anise (optional)
  • 3–4 whole cloves
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
  • 2–3 small apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
  • 1 large orange, thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 1/2 cup (about 60g) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • Sparkling water or ginger ale (for serving, optional)
  • Ice (for serving)
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs or extra cinnamon sticks (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Fruit: Wash apples and orange. Thinly slice apples (no need to peel). Slice orange into thin rounds, then cut each round in half to make half-moons. Measure out cranberries. If using fresh ginger, peel and slice into thin coins.
  2. Build the Flavor Base: In a large pitcher, combine apple cider, apple brandy, maple syrup (or honey), and fresh lemon juice. Stir well until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
  3. Add the Wine & Spices: Pour in the entire bottle of white wine. Add cinnamon sticks, star anise, whole cloves, and sliced ginger. Give it another gentle stir.
  4. Add the Fruit: Gently add sliced apples, orange half-moons, and cranberries to the pitcher. Use a spoon to push them down into the liquid.
  5. Refrigerate: Cover the pitcher with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but overnight (12-24 hours) is best.
  6. Serve: When ready to serve, fill glasses or a punch bowl with ice. Give the sangria a final gentle stir. Pour over ice, making sure to include some of the boozy fruit in each glass. If desired, top off each glass with a splash of sparkling water or ginger ale. Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig or an extra cinnamon stick.

Notes

Don’t skip the lemon juice! It brightens the flavors and prevents the apples from browning. The sangria tastes best when made a day ahead. For a spooky presentation, add a few drops of black food coloring before serving. Use a dry white wine to avoid a syrupy result.

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