This Apple Cider Sangria is everyone’s favorite Fall cocktail! It’s flavorful, packed with cinnamon, ginger, apple cider, and white wine for the perfect dinner party sangria!
A few weeks go I posted on my Facebook and Twitter pages asking if anyone would like to see some yummy, light, and gluten-free cocktails on the LCK blog. I’ve been refraining from posting any cocktail recipes and I’m not sure why. Maybe because since this is a healthy lifestyle blog full of clean eating recipes, I felt you wouldn’t want to see them! But I was wrong! I guess you guys like your drinks… ha ha.
I also firmly believe that part of a healthy lifestyle means sometimes splurging, things in moderation, and just living a little! Am I right? Plus, I don’t want to give you guys the vibe that I never indulge. That would just be a lie. Yes, I do eat super clean, but you can be sure that I often eat too much dark chocolate and I go to dinner and order a drink.
I’m not saying to go binge drink every weekend, but if a nice cocktail every now and then suits your fancy, go for it (paleo police, don’t hate me), and now you can enjoy one a little more guilt-free. Anyway, the response was incredible!
Many friends of mine can vouch for my drink making skills. I can’t lie, I make a mean ‘tini. Yeah, I called it a ‘tini, that’s a love/hate word right there. Anyway, most of the drinks I’ve whipped up in the past were loaded with sugar in all forms (hence why they were so good). But, since making the switch to eating clean (…and gluten, dairy, soy, refined sugar-free, and so on and so on), I have been experimenting making cocktails that I genuinely don’t feel SO bad about drinking (in moderation, obv).
This drink is the perfect drink to serve for your family and friends. It will be a holiday staple in your home!
Watch the video:
Apple Cider Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 bottle white wine (I used Pinot Grigio)
- 2 1/2 cups fresh apple cider (3 if you want more of a cider taste)
- 1 cup carbonated water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2-1 cup gluten-free vodka
- 2 apples, chopped
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup pommegranates
- 1 orange, chopped
- Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
Directions
Recipe Notes
- The longer it sits, the better! Make an hour or two before serving and let it sit in the fridge.
- There are many gluten-free vodkas out there, my two favorite are Ciroc Vodka and Tito's Handmade Vodka. Tequila and rum are generally naturally gluten-free. Read labels and be cautious of added flavors.
- I buy my cider fresh from a local farm.
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45 comments on “Apple Cider Sangria [VIDEO]”
Thank you for this recipe….it sounds amazing! and it doesn’t have as many calories and bad things in it as many other drinks out there. Going to buy the stuff tonight to make it for this weekend and for Thanksgiving! Thanks again
Enjoy it Nancy!!
I’m definitely bookmarking this! Thanks!
Hilary x thehealthycollective.com
I made this for a “friendsgiving” pot luck I hosted so we had something other than just wine and beer. Although I made it for the girls, it ended up being a hit with everyone! I tripled the recipe too! So there was plenty of very tasty drinks that made dinner even more interesting! I definitely recommend.
Awesome, Tim! So happy it was a hit. I’ll be tripling it for my Thanksgiving dinner as well 🙂
I am making this tonight for my Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow! I am so excited to try it!!! Thanks for the recipe!
Enjoy it Aly!
Just made this for our thanksgiving feast tomorrow 🙂 Awesome!!!
Woohooo enjoy!!
What a great drink!! Great combo of refreshing and light….. Like a hint of summer, but great seasonal taste and fit for Thanksgiving and the fall. Was so delicious and festive too. Thanks!
So glad you enjoyed it Marcy!!
We loved the Sangria with our Thanksgiving meal. Recipe is a keeper!!!
This was amazing!! Will make this again for sure!! Thank you for sharing.
Lexi! Your website is amazing. Help me out with something? Do you think the cider would be good with another liquor other than vodka? You mentioned tequila and rum, but I can’t imagine it… especially tequila. Could you double the wine?
Hi Nicole!! Thank you!
No, not tequila! Was just noting that tequilas are generally gluten-free. Light rum is often used in sangria, but I prefer vodka in this one. I think adding more wine would be fine, maybe an additional cup 🙂
I’m sure you are a very lovely lady… you have a beautiful website… but I have to say… I spent a long time making this (I even made homemade apple cider) and used only the best ingredients and it was not very good. Waaay too much vodka. Sorry. I felt it was a waste of time and effort.
This looks delicious, but how many servings does it make?
You left the wine and cider out of the instructions, but I assume you just add them in at the end. I’m thinking the vodka may be unnecessary since it’s not used in regular sangria.
Hi – I plan on making this for Thanksgiving. I was wondering about how many this serves? Thanks!!
It depends how much your guests will drink!!! I normally double it for about 10 people.
Hey Lexi, honestly I’m kind of disappointed in the quality of this beverage. Certainly potable, but I don’t know that I would consider it to be palatable.
Sorry you didn’t love it Julia! It’s been a hit with many.
That must be really good! I wish I could find apple cider around here to try this! I’ll save the recipes in my favourites just in case! Thanks!
Do you know approximately how many servings this is?
Has anyone made this the night before?
Should be fine! I’d cut some fresh apples to add into in the morning and discard some of the old.
Can this be made without the vodka?
Yes! Feel free to add more apple cider if needed!
This looks so yummy! It would be perfect for a fall tailgate.
I seriously cannot wait to try this! It sounds so delicious!
I hope you LOVE.
This sounds amazing!
I made this for Thanksgiving last year and it’s been requested again!
YAY.
I made this for a tailgate gathering. I started out serving it chilled, but the weather turned cold. I served it warm and it was a hit!
Awesome idea 🙂
What carbonated water do you use?
Lexi this recipe looks amazing we would love to feature it in our Healthier options for thanksgiving blog this year, with your permission of course! We would share your recipe by linking directly to your blog and utilize your photo if you are okay with this!
Looking forward to working with you
xoxo
Becca
Instead of soda water & a bottle of white wine, could I just do a bottle of cava or prosecco?
This is a beautiful ( and delicious) addition to our Thanksgiving