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Spooky red cider sangria is perfect for the adult crowd Halloween party. Its blood-red color and autumn flavors will get everyone in the spooky season mood.

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Some adults love Halloween just as much as kids, so they deserve some Halloween treats, too!

This spooky red cider sangria is full of fall flavor like apples and cinnamon. It's deep red color is perfect for a Halloween party, and you can amp up the spookiness by serving it in a wine glass being cupped in a skeleton hand.

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Ingredients

Sangria is such an easy cocktail to make, and it's also easy to make in large batches.

It starts with a dry red wine, like pinot noir. Use any brand you enjoy drinking. It doesn't have to be top-shelf.

A glass of red cider sangria in front of a pitcher of more sangria.

Then, you add apple cider (preferably one without added spices or other flavors, like caramel), and sliced honeycrisp apples.

Then add some orange juice (or orange-flavored liqueur like Grand Marnier, if you like) and whole cinnamon sticks. The cinnamon flavor will steep into the wine as it chills in the refrigerator.

Variations

If you want to add even more flavor to this red cider sangria, you can add a few twists of orange peel to the sangria along with the apple slices and cinnamon sticks.

If you want a slightly deeper, oaky flavor, add a cup of brandy or whiskey as well. If you do add the brandy, taste the sangria before adding the maple syrup or other sweetener, since brandy is a sweeter liquor.

A glass of sangria in front of a plastic skull decoration.

Storage

This is an ideal cocktail for making ahead of time, since the longer it sits in the refrigerator, the stronger the apple and cinnamon flavors will steep into the liquid.

In the refrigerator, keep it in a pitcher with a lid, or other airtight storage container, so it doesn't absorb any flavors from other foods that might be in your refrigerator.

A glass of sangria next to three cinnamon sticks, a honeycrisp apple and a plastic skull decoration.

More Fall Sangria Ideas

If apples aren't your cup of tea sangria, try my pomegranate sangria instead.

Not a red wine fan? Try my cinnamon apple sangria with a white wine base.

A glass of red cider sangria next to cinnamon sticks and a honeycrisp apple.

Spooky Red Cider Sangria

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Spooky red cider sangria is perfect for the adult crowd Halloween party. Its blood-red color and autumn flavors will get everyone in the spooky season mood.

Ingredients

  • 3 honeycrisp apples, sliced
  • 4 cinnamon sticks, 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm) in length each
  • 750 mL chilled pinot noir or other dry red wine
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz/473 mL) cold apple cider
  • ½ orange juice (4 fl oz/118 mL) grand marnier liqueur
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher. Stir to mix well.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

If you prefer a sweeter sangria, add the maple syrup. You can also substitute an equal amount of agave syrup or honey for a less prominent flavor.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 365Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 4gSugar: 37gProtein: 1g

I am not a certified nutritionist. This nutrition information is automatically calculated by third party software and is meant as a guideline only.

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© The Redhead Baker
Cuisine: American / Category: Beverages

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