Fall Sangria Recipe (perfect for Thanksgiving)
This Fall Sangria Recipe with red wine, bourbon and cranberry is a rich, full bodied and spiced sip perfect for Thanksgiving, or any get together for the holiday season! A welcome addition to any Thanksgiving table!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 750 ml bottle of full bodied red wine, such as Malbec, Pinot Noir or Zinfandel
- ⅓ cup bourbon whiskey
- 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
- ½ cup pure maple syrup + 2 tbsp
- ⅛ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
Garnishes:
- apple slices from one large apple, such as gala or pink lady
- cinnamon sticks
- star anise (add 2-3 max for 1 large pitcher)
- sliced lemon wheels
- frozen or fresh cranberries
Instructions
- 1. Add wine, bourbon, cranberry juice, maple syrup and lemon juice to a large pitcher. 2. Whisk to combine. 3. Add apple slices, cranberries, lemon slices, cinnamon sticks and star anise. 4. Stir to combine and serve over ice with additional garnishes.