I wait all summer to make this sangria. I make it any occasion I get. Fondue at a friends? Done. Fall chili party? Done. Hocus Pocus on TV? Definitely Done.
It it has the fruits of fall and spices of winter resulting in a delicious combination that you'll want to drink through both seasons. Which is good, because I woke up this morning to freezing temperatures. 😖 Bye Fall, I miss you already.
Can I just say how much I hate the color of the walls in my rental? The entire house is this yellowy off-white color that just looks dirty. I would love to paint the entire house in shades of pretty neutral grays. If only.
But back to sangria. For my Chili Party, I paired the sangria with mulled apple cider that I simmered with some of the same spices that are in the sangria. It's a good non-alcoholic option for guest who want the same yummy blend of spices. But the sangria is still wayyyyy better.
red wine sangria and mulled cider at my fall chili party
To make the sangria, combine everything below in a punch bowl or pitcher.
5 Cinnamon Sticks
1 tablespoon Whole Cloves
1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
3/4 cup Dried Figs (halved)
3 Honeycrisp Apples
4 cups Apple Cider
1 bottle Red Wine
Cover and store in a dark, cool place overnight. To serve, top each glass with sparkling wine. If you're serving the sangria in a punch bowl, you can pour an entire bottle or half bottle of sparkling wine straight in the bowl.
Sip & Savor appropriately.
