Caramel Apple Sangria Cocktail (Printable Version)
Crisp sangria blends apple, pear, wine, cider, and caramel for a sweet, festive drink. Best served chilled.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 medium apples, cored and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp suggested)
02 - 1 medium pear, cored and diced
03 - 1/2 lemon, sliced
→ Alcohol & Liquids
04 - 1 (750 ml) bottle dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc), chilled
05 - 1 cup apple cider (non-alcoholic), chilled
06 - 1/2 cup caramel vodka, or regular vodka plus 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
07 - 1/4 cup caramel syrup or sauce, plus extra for drizzling (optional)
08 - 1/4 cup club soda, chilled
→ Garnish
09 - Cinnamon sticks for stirring or garnish, optional
10 - Thin apple slices
11 - Caramel sauce for glass rims, optional
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Using a knife and cutting board, core and dice the apples and pear. Slice the lemon into thin rounds and place all fruit into a large pitcher.
02 - Add the dry white wine, apple cider, caramel vodka, and caramel syrup to the pitcher. Stir thoroughly with a spoon to blend flavors.
03 - Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Chilling is recommended but optional.
04 - Just before serving, pour in the club soda and stir gently. For enhanced presentation, drizzle caramel sauce around the glass rims and dip in cinnamon sugar if desired.
05 - Fill glasses with ice. Pour sangria into glasses, ensuring some fruit is included in each serving. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks as preferred.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Simple prep in just ten minutes without cooking
- Perfect for a crowd with a big-batch pitcher
- Seasonal apple flavor with caramel for dessert vibes
- Flexible and easy to adapt for non-alcoholic or gluten-free needs
02 -
- High in antioxidants thanks to apples and citrus
- Gluten-free and can be vegan when you choose the right caramel and cider
- Stays good in the fridge for up to 24 hours so you can make ahead for parties
- Caramel vodka brings out the apple flavor in a way regular vodka cannot If you ever sip it straight you will smell apple pie
03 -
- Chill all liquids before starting so you do not dilute with extra ice
- Slice fruit right before mixing for crunchy bites that soak up caramel flavor
- Do not skip the caramel rim if you want showstopping glasses guests love it and comment every time I found that using a small shallow plate makes dipping easiest