Warm Sangria Cocktail with Apples, Wine, Cranberry, Rosemary

With apples, cinnamon, cider, and rosemary, this hot sangria cocktail is a warmly flavored concoction perfect for entertaining chilly nights. It’s a delicious and unique taste on the sweet classic sangria and a beautiful way to enjoy wine.

Warm Sangria Cocktail With Apples, Wine, Cranberry, & Rosemary

Recipe by GardenuityDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

This warm cocktail is a twist on the classic sangria, featuring sweet and woodsy flavors and a fresh herbal touch. It’s a simple recipe for sipping on chilly evenings.

Ingredients

1.5 cups apple cider
Rind of one lemon cut into strips
1 apple, sliced thin
1/2 cup honey
1 bottle light red wine
2 cinnamon sticks
¼ cup fresh cranberries
5 cloves
Rosemary for garnish
1 star anise
¼ cup brandy or amaretto

Directions

Infuse the cider with the spices and lemon rind and let simmer (covered) for 30 minutes on low.
Prepare serving glasses with apple slices.
Take cider off the heat and let cool until it is no longer scalding.
Add the honey and hard alcohol.
Stir well and fill each serving glass ⅓ of the way with this mixture.
Top off with red wine.