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Easy Caramel Apple Sangria: Perfect Fall Party Drink

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This easy caramel apple sangria is a quick, crowd-pleasing fall party drink made with white wine, apple cider, caramel sauce, and bourbon. It comes together in under ten minutes and gets better as it chills, with apples soaking up all the warm, cozy flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bottle (750 ml) Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
  • 2 cups apple cider (unfiltered preferred)
  • 1/2 cup caramel vodka or bourbon
  • 1/3 cup caramel sauce (thick, from ice cream aisle)
  • 2 medium Honeycrisp or Fuji apples
  • 1 large orange
  • 1 cinnamon stick (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup apple brandy or Calvados
  • Ice cubes (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prep the fruit: Core the apples and slice into thin rounds or small wedges. Slice the orange into thin rounds, then cut each round in half. Set aside a few slices for garnish.
  2. Warm the caramel sauce slightly: Spoon 1/3 cup caramel sauce into a small microwave-safe bowl and heat for 10-15 seconds until warm and pourable.
  3. Build the base: Pour the entire bottle of white wine into a large pitcher. Add 2 cups apple cider and 1/2 cup bourbon or caramel vodka. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Add the caramel: Slowly drizzle the warmed caramel sauce into the pitcher while stirring gently. Continue stirring for about 30 seconds until fully incorporated.
  5. Add the fruit and cinnamon: Drop in the apple slices, orange slices, and cinnamon stick. Stir gently once more.
  6. Chill: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  7. Serve: Fill glasses or mason jars with ice cubes. Pour the sangria over the ice, ensuring each glass gets some fruit. Garnish with fresh apple slices or cinnamon sticks if desired.

Notes

For best results, chill the sangria for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld. Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji to avoid mushiness. If caramel sauce is too thin, refrigerate for 15 minutes before using. For a non-alcoholic version, skip the wine and bourbon and use 3 cups sparkling apple cider and 1 cup regular apple cider with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

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