Ina Garten Autumn Sangria Recipe
The Ina Garten Autumn Sangria Recipe is fruity, refreshing and perfect for fall gatherings. It combines wine, fresh fruits and warm spices.
Ingredients
- Dry red wine – 1 bottle 750 ml
- Brandy – ¼ cup
- Apple cider – 1 cup
- Honey – 2 tablespoons
- Cinnamon sticks – 2
- Orange – 1 thinly sliced
- Apple – 1 cored and sliced
- Pear – 1 cored and sliced
- Club soda – 1 cup optional, for fizz
Instructions
Prepare the Fruit
- Wash the orange, apple and pear. Slice thinly. Remove cores and seeds. Slice evenly so pieces release flavor in the sangria.
Combine Wine and Brandy
- In a large pitcher, pour the red wine. Add brandy. Stir gently to mix. The brandy adds depth and warmth to the sangria.
Add Apple Cider and Honey
- Pour in apple cider and honey. Stir until honey dissolves completely. The cider adds sweetness and autumn flavor.
Add Cinnamon Sticks
- Add 2 cinnamon sticks to the mixture. They give a warm, spicy aroma that is perfect for fall.
Add Sliced Fruit
- Gently add orange, apple and pear slices. Stir lightly to combine. Make sure the fruit is evenly distributed in the sangria.
Chill the Sangria
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Overnight chilling is even better. This allows flavors to blend fully.
Add Club Soda (Optional)
- Before serving, add 1 cup of club soda for a fizzy version. Stir gently to mix without breaking fruit.
Serve
- Pour sangria into glasses. Include some fruit slices in each glass. Serve cold for best flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for best flavor.
- Chill for several hours before serving.
- Stir gently to avoid bruising the fruit.
- Add club soda just before serving for fizz.
- Use a quality dry red wine for depth.