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Cozy Maple Bourbon Apple Cider Sangria: Best Fall Recipe

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This cozy maple bourbon apple cider sangria is a happy accident that turned into the perfect fall drink. Quick to make with simple ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleaser that feels like a hug in a glass.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (960 ml) apple cider
  • 1 cup (240 ml) bourbon
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 large apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
  • 1 medium orange, thinly sliced
  • 2–3 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise pods (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) fresh cranberries
  • Ice cubes (for serving)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sparkling water or ginger ale (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash the apple and orange thoroughly. Slice the apple into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the orange into thin slices. Place the fruit in the bottom of a large pitcher.
  2. Add the cinnamon sticks and star anise pods (if using) to the pitcher. Press them down gently into the fruit.
  3. Slowly pour 4 cups of apple cider over the fruit and spices. Stir gently.
  4. Measure 1 cup of bourbon and pour it into the pitcher. Stir again.
  5. Add 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup. Stir thoroughly until the syrup is completely dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
  6. Toss in the fresh cranberries.
  7. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
  8. When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the sangria over the ice, filling each glass about 3/4 full. If using sparkling water or ginger ale, top off each glass with a splash. Stir gently.
  9. Garnish each glass with a fresh apple slice or a cinnamon stick.

Notes

For best flavor, make this sangria a day ahead and refrigerate overnight. Use large ice cubes to prevent watering down. If you can’t find star anise, the recipe works perfectly without it. For a non-alcoholic version, replace bourbon with additional apple cider and add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.

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Keywords: maple bourbon apple cider sangria, fall sangria, apple cider cocktail, bourbon cocktail, fall drink, easy sangria

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