Spiced Apple Sangria

Fresh Blooms & Seasonal Sangria

Bring the taste of fresh apples to your family, holiday party, or festive dinner this year. Whatever way you choose to celebrate, you will be thankful for this wine-filled beverage to get you in the holiday spirit. In Upstate New York, apple season is the best time of the year. Born and raised in N.Y. our Content Coordinator, Mercedes wanted to bring a taste of her home down South this season with her Spiced Apple Sangria recipe. Using 2 wines from our shop & style it with some fresh blooms from our walk-in cooler, she created this tasteful beverage perfect for a holiday feast at home or away.

How to make Spiced Apple Sangria:

Ingredients:

• 1 (750 ml) Bottle of a Red Blend Wine of choice
• 1 (750 ml) Bottle of a Cabernet Sauvignon of choice
• 2 Cups of 100% Orange Juice
• 4 Cups 100% Apple Cider
• 2 Sliced Oranges
• 2 Sliced Honeycrisp Apples
• 2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
• 2 tsp. Whole Cloves
• Whole Star Anise
• Whole Cinnamon Sticks
• Large Glass BowlOptional
• Choice of Flowers
• Floral Cutters
• 1/2 Cup Brandy
• Large Mason Jars (as gifts)

Directions:

1. Cut your apples and oranges into slices, some will go
   into the sangria while a couple can go into the glasses
   that you use.
2. Pour both bottles of wine into your glass bowl and
   stir it with a ladle.
3. Pour in your apple cider and orange juice and stir in
   with your wine. (If you are adding Brandy, add it now)
4. Place a handful of Star Anise in to bowl, your cloves,
   ground cinnamon and a few cinnamon sticks in. Add
   to taste, making sure your sangria has a good spice to
   it then stir everything together.
5. Place orange and apple slices on top in the bowl.
   (Do not mix)
6. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge until
   ready to serve. (The longer you keep it cold the more the spices will settle in the wine, creating a stronger spice.)

Once you are ready to serve, give your sangria a good stir. If you’d like to garnish your bowl or glasses with floral, cut off the heads of your flowers and add these to the top of your bowl as a garnish or cut a slit in them to garnish the glasses.

* Gift Option: Staying home for the holidays or spending it virtually? Grab a few large mason jars and create sangria to-go. Drop off at the doorstep of your family, friends or coworkers so you all can enjoy this tasty beverage!

You are now ready for dinner with a beverage to compliment your delicious holiday meal!

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