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Caramel Apple Sangria is a crisp, refreshing fall cocktail made with white wine, apple cider, fresh apples and caramel vodka. Perfect for fall gatherings, holidays, or cozy nights at home.
Caramel Apple Sangria is the ultimate fall drink that combines all the best flavors of the season in one refreshing glass. With fresh apple cider, white wine, and just the right hint of caramel, this sangria is sweet, cozy, and perfect for celebrating everything fall has to offer.
Whether you’re hosting a fall party, enjoying a holiday get-together, or just want a festive cocktail to sip on a cool evening, this sangria is always a hit. It’s easy to make ahead, looks beautiful with fresh apple pieces, and tastes like fall in a glass.
Ingredients Needed
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- Dry White Wine – I like to use chardonnay for this, but a dry wine of any kind will work
- Apple Cider – the fresh cider in the produce section is best for this recipe
- Vodka – I used a caramel flavor to up the caramel in this recipe, but you really can use regular vodka.
- Apples – whatever you have and enjoy
- Simple Syrup – there is a recipe for homemade in the recipe card, but it is to taste, so it is up to you how much to make and use.
- Caramel
How To Make Caramel Apple Sangria
- Mix. In a large pitcher mix together wine, apple cider and the vodka. Once it is combined mix in the apples.
- Sit. Store in the fridge for 4-5 hours for the flavors to really blend together.
- Serve. When you are ready to serve pour the caramel onto a plate and dip the rims of the glasses in the caramel to coat. Add ice and pour in the sangria. Drizzle in a little simple syrup to the glass if desired.
Caramel and apple are totally meant for each other. These Caramel Apple Pie Bars are pretty much one of the best things that features this combo. So why not a drink?
Recipe Tips & Suggestions
- Wine. You want to make sure it is a wine you like the taste of, but it doesn’t have to be expensive. You are adding things to it, so don’t make it your absolute favorite high end bottle. Middle of the road is just fine. Just make sure it isn’t a sweet wine.
- Vodka. I have caramel vodka on hand, so that is what I used. But I have also made it with regular vodka, and gotten the caramel flavor from the rim on the glass. Both are delicious, use whatever you prefer.
- Apples. I like to use a variety of apples so you get a mix of sweet and tart. You do not need to peel them.
- Storage. This is great to make ahead because you want it to sit for 4-5 hours before serving. You don’t want to make it too much more than that ahead or the apples will start to break down.
More Fun Fall Drink Recipes
- Sparkling Fall Sangria
- Apple Cider Cocktail
- Cranberry Punch
- Bourbon Apple Cider
- Spiked Hot Apple Cider
So stock up on some apples and apple cider so you can make this caramel apple sangria for your next get together!
Caramel Apple Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 (750 ml) bottle dry white wine, Chardonnay works well
- 5 cups apple cider
- 2/3 cup caramel flavored vodka, regular vodka works as well
- 2 large apples, chopped
- Simple Syrup to taste, recipe below
- 1/4 cup caramel, optional
Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- In a large pitcher mix together wine, apple cider, and vodka. Add the apples. Let sit in the fridge for 4-5 hours until ready to serve.1 (750 ml) bottle dry white wine, 5 cups apple cider, 2/3 cup caramel flavored vodka, 2 large apples
- When you are ready to serve, pour about ¼ cup caramel onto a small plate or bowl. Dip the rim of each glass in the caramel to coat the edges.1/4 cup caramel
- Fill with ice. Pour sangria over the ice, and add simple syrup to each glass to taste.Simple Syrup to taste
To Make Simple Syrup
- In a small sauce pan bring 1/2 cup water to a boil. Stir in sugar. Simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and cool completely. Store in fridge until ready to use.1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is the ultimate fall party cocktail. I will be making this very soon!
I can’t wait for the weekend to try this!