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Holiday Spiced Cider Sangria

Holiday spiced cider sangria combines dry red wine, apple cider, brandy, and maple syrup with cinnamon, star anise, and sliced fruit. Chill it for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours, then serve over ice for a fruit-filled spiced drink.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cup dry red wine
  • 3 cup apple cider
  • 0.5 cup brandy
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise whole
  • 1 orange medium, thinly sliced
  • 1 apple medium, cored and thinly sliced
  • 4 cup ice

Equipment

  • 1 3-quart pitcher

Method
 

  1. In a 3-quart pitcher, stir together the wine, cider, brandy, and maple syrup until combined.
  2. Add the cinnamon sticks and star anise.
  3. Add the orange and apple slices.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours.
  5. Remove the cinnamon sticks and star anise.
  6. Serve the sangria over ice.

Notes

For the best spiced flavor, chill for at least 4 hours. Refrigerate leftovers with the fruit for up to 2 days; freezing is not recommended. For a nonalcoholic option, use nonalcoholic red wine and replace the brandy with extra apple cider.