Quick Caramel Apple Cinnamon Sangria
A quick and easy party drink made with white wine, apple cider, caramel syrup, and cinnamon. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing sangria is perfect for last-minute gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750 ml) Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 cup apple cider or apple juice
- 1/2 cup caramel syrup
- 1/4 cup apple brandy or Calvados (optional)
- 1 large apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
- 2–3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Wash the apple, cut in half, remove the core, and slice into thin half-moons or small cubes. Do not peel.
- In a large pitcher, combine the white wine, apple cider, caramel syrup, and apple brandy (if using). Stir until the caramel syrup is fully dissolved.
- Add the sliced apple and cinnamon sticks to the pitcher. Stir gently to distribute.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill. For faster chilling, add a handful of ice cubes directly to the pitcher.
- When ready to serve, fill wine glasses or tumblers with fresh ice.
- Stir the sangria gently, then pour over the ice. Ensure each glass gets some apple slices and a cinnamon stick for garnish.
Notes
For a less sweet sangria, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. The sangria is best within 4-6 hours of making. For a warm version, gently heat the sangria (without ice) in a pot over low heat for 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: sangria, caramel apple, cinnamon, party drink, quick, easy, fall, white wine sangria