I am absolutely obsessed with sangria and cannot turn down a glass when it is offered! Personally, the sweeter the better from my perspective but all of them are equally delicious (red, white and rose). Whenever I go to a new restaurant/bar I enjoy trying out their version of the sangria that they offer. I am always surprised by the different flavour combinations one simple drink can provide.

Although typically the sangria cocktail is a summer drink (patio season is bliss), I wanted to bring it into the season with some additional fall flavours. Who wants to let go of a good thing just because the leaves are turning colour !? With the holiday season approaching, it is always a nice option to have on hand for drinks and sometimes even needed after all those family dinners (I kid – well maybe a little!) Bring on the autumn sangria I say! The more the better!

The nice thing about sangria is that the longer it sits, the better it tastes which makes it a perfect drink to make ahead of time for your next gathering. The fruits have a chance to marinate together and soak up some of the alcohol which makes them even more delicious for eating!

Traditional recipes normally call for brandy or grand marnier liqueur (which can definitely be added to this recipe!) but I wanted to create one which can be made with simple ingredients in case someone did not have the bottle of brandy on hand. I don’t want anyone to go out and buy a full bottle just to add 1/2 of a cup to a recipe! But if you do have some handy feel free to add it in.

I hope you enjoy this twist on sangria with an autumn feel to it. As the temperatures get colder I transition from the summer fruits to fall apples and pears which incorporate into this recipe perfectly!

What is your favourite type of Sangria? Comment below!
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AUTUMN SANGRIA

An autumn twist on your classic sangria!

Course Drinks

Keyword cocktails, drinks, red wine, sangria, wine

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 6 glasses

Author JOANNA

Ingredients

FRUIT

• 1 med Apple
• 1 large Plum (or 2 med)
• 1 med Pear
• 1 cup Grapes (sliced in half)

LIQUIDS

• 2 cups Ginger Ale
• 4 cups Red Wine
• 1 cup Pear Juice (or pear reserve from can)
• 1 cup Pineapple Juice

ADDITIONAL

• 1 tbls Sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Cut the apple, pear and plum into small square pieces. Cut the grapes in half.

2. Place all cut up fruit into a large drink container.

3. Add in all the liquid ingredients: ginger ale, wine, pear juice and pineapple juice.

4. Stir all ingredients together. Depending on your sweetness level preference, add in the tablespoon of sugar (I like it sweet!).

5. Chill in the fridge for 2-4 hours before serving.

6. Enjoy!