Garden-Inspired Cocktails

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.

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

Recipe by GardenuityDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

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.
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