Pumpkin Apple Cider Sangria
This delicious blend of wine, apple cider, pumpkin simple syrup, and fall fruits make a wonderful fall blend cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle white wine sauvignon blanc, grenache, pinot grigio
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin simple syrup
- sliced fruits (apples, pears, oranges, etc.)
- splash Topo Chico or club soda (optional)
Instructions
- Add wine, apple cider and simple syrup to a punch bowl or pitcher.
- Stir until blended.
- Add sliced fruits and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, fill glass with ice and pour sangria mixture in, then top with a splash of Topo Chico or club soda.
- Garnish with orange slice and a cinnamon stick.
Pumpkin Simple Syrup
- Add 1 cup water, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup canned pumpkin and 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to a saucepan.
- Cook over low heat until boiling.
- Reduce heat and simmer while stirring until pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin and spices are dissolved and well incorporated.
- Turn off heat and let cool.
- This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Topo Chico or club soda is optional. This just adds a bit of fizz to the sangria.
A variety of fruits can be used for sangria. Apples, Pears, Oranges, Strawberries, Pineapple and Peaches are great options.