Kentucky Harvest Sangria

This Kentucky Harvest Sangria is a delightful autumnal twist on the classic sangria. It's a perfect cocktail to kick off your Thanksgiving dinner, with rich flavors of red wine, apple cider, and bourbon mingling with warm spices and sweet apple slices. The longer it chills, the more the flavors blend, making it a make-ahead favorite for the holiday season.

Kentucky Harvest Sangria

A delightful autumnal twist on classic sangria, this Kentucky Harvest Sangria is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, with rich flavors of red wine, apple cider, and bourbon mingling with warm spices and sweet apple slices.

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Ingredients

  • 5 oz full-bodied red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 1/4 cup apple cider
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon extract
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 5 cloves
  • 3 star anise
  • 1/2 cup sliced apple
  • Ice, as needed

Instructions

  1. In a gallon-size container with a lid, combine the red wine, apple cider, bourbon, sugar (if using), cinnamon extract, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and sliced apples.
  2. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably 24 to 48 hours for optimal flavor infusion.
  4. To serve, fill a wine goblet with ice and pour the Kentucky Harvest Sangria.