Loaded with crisp apples, juicy pears, and warm spices, this Fall Sangria is the ultimate sip of the season. Whether you’re hosting Friendsgiving, a cozy bonfire night, or just unwinding after a long day—this delicious sangria delivers the perfect balance of sweet, spiced, and refreshing.
Pair this fall sangria with cheese boards, savory appetizers, or classic fall desserts like pumpkin bread or apple crisp. It’s the ultimate, easy cocktail to make for a fall party or even for Halloween or Thanksgiving. Get into the spirit of the season and serve this fabulous seasonal drink!
Ingredients Needed:
- Red Wine: I like to use an inexpensive red for sangria. Look for a Rioja, Zinfandel or Malbec.
- Apple Brandy: This is a delicious addition for a boozy kick.
- Apple Cider: This adds a seasonal splash to your sangria!
- Simple Syrup: Just a little sweetness is added in.
- Cinnamon Sticks: These will impart a bit of warm cinnamon flavor.
- Fruit: You’ll need fall fruits, including apples, pears and orange. And you’ll need pomegranate seeds for a floating garnish.
How to make Fall Sangria:
The full, printable recipe is in the recipe card at the end of this post. Here’s a brief overview.
Add all of the ingredients to a pitcher, stir and refrigerate!
Recipe Tips
- You can adjust it to be sweeter, stronger, or even alcohol-free.
- It’s a beautiful drink that doubles as table decor (yes, seriously).
- Serve fall sangria chilled over ice or room temp for a cozier vibe.
- Consider adding a cinnamon-sugar rim to the glass.
Make Ahead:
This is a recipe that you definitely want to make ahead. Let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (or overnight) for the best flavor infusion.
Substitutions:
- Use sparkling apple cider instead of regular apple cider. Add the sparkling cider just before serving.
- Use frozen cranberries for a floating garnish instead of pomegranate seeds. They will act like little ice cubes in your sangria!
What You’ll Love About This Recipe:
- Fall sangria is easy to make in big batches—perfect for entertaining.
- It’s loaded with seasonal fruits like apples, pears, oranges, and cranberries.
- It can be made ahead of time—actually, it tastes better after sitting.
Fall Sangria
Ingredients
- One 750ml. bottle red wine (malbec or zinfandel)
- 1½ cups apple cider
- ¾ cup apple brandy
- ¼ cup simple syrup
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- ½ medium Gala or Fuji apple, cored and sliced
- ½ medium Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced
- ½ medium red pear, cored and sliced
- ½ medium green pear, cored and sliced
- ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
- ½ medium orange, sliced
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large pitcher. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours before serving.
- Serve in goblets over ice (unless well-chilled).
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
