When John Keats wrote, "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness," he may not have been talking about fall sangria. But when it comes to poetry, just about any interpretation can be valid. And isn't a crisp and juicy fall sangria one of the best parts about those cool, breezy autumn days? Our interpretation is yes. And these recipes are our autumn poems.
Fall Spiced Autumn Sangria
If a fall sangria could taste like the smell of an orchard as you pass between the apple trees while biting into the small apples as a snack between bites of cider donuts, this would be the recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces cabernet
- 3 ounces pomegranate juice
- ¾ ounce apple cider
- ½ ounce apple brandy
- ½ ounce pear brandy
- Ice
- Cranberries, cinnamon stick, and orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, wine, pomegranate juice, apple cider, apple brandy, and pear brandy.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into cocktail glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with cranberries, a cinnamon stick, and an orange slice.
Annie's Apples Fall Sangria
Growing up, I lived across from an apple orchard. Before you even walked into the cider mill, you could smell the apple press and the homemade cider. But now, Annie gets to add a little buzz to those apple flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces chardonnay
- 2 ounces apple cider
- ¾ ounce pear liqueur
- ½ ounce cinnamon simple syrup
- Ice
- Cinnamon stick and apple slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, chardonnay, apple cider, pear liqueur, and cinnamon simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass or wine glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slice.
Farm Stand Fall Sangria
You'll want to pull the car over to grab some fresh ingredients. Use only the freshest cider for this white fall sangria that'll have you admit that white after Labor Day is a must.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces sauvignon blanc
- 3 ounces apple cider
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¾ ounce Cognac
- ¾ ounce caramel simple syrup
- Ice
- Cinnamon stick and apple chunks for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, wine, apple cider, orange juice, Cognac, and caramel simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass or wine glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple chunks.
Fall Equinox Sangria
Life's just peachy when you add those late summer peach flavors to your fall sangria. Go ahead, indulge.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces pinot grigio
- 2 ounces peach nectar
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¾ ounce pecan simple syrup
- Crushed ice
- Peach slice and mint sprig
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, wine, peach nectar, orange juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a cocktail glass or wine glass over crushed ice.
- Garnish with peach slices and a mint sprig.
Harvest Moon Sangria
As the harvest moon approaches, the weather gets chillier, the nights get longer, and the sangria gets even tastier. Okay, so that last part might be subjective, but fall is prime sangria time.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces pinot noir
- 2 ounces apple cider
- ¾ ounce orange liqueur
- ½ ounce cinnamon simple syrup
- Ice
- Orange slice, star anise, and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, wine, apple cider, orange liqueur, and cinnamon simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a cocktail glass or wine glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice, star anise, and cinnamon stick.
Gourd-geous Fall Sangria
No gourds were harmed in the making of this sangria. Just that tiny splash of pumpkin liqueur will give this the perfect zing and have you sharing the good news about these gourd-geous flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces chardonnay
- 2 ounces apple cider
- ¾ ounce pumpkin liqueur or pumpkin-infused vodka
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
- Ice
- Lime wheel and thyme sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, wine, apple cider, pumpkin liqueur, and orange juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass or wine glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and thyme sprig.
Scarecrow Fall Sangria
When fall comes along, the scarecrows can retire for the year. And it's safe to assume that a glass of fall sangria is the way they celebrate finally being off the clock.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces tempranillo
- ¾ ounce cinnamon liqueur
- 3 ounces cherry juice
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
- Ice
- Orange slice, cinnamon stick, and cranberry for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, tempranillo, cinnamon liqueur, cherry juice, and orange juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into cocktail glass or wine glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice, cinnamon stick, and cranberry.
Falling Leaves Sangria
Watch the bubbles rise and fall in this fizzy sangria that's as crisp as those freshly pickled apples and as tasty as the store-bought apple pie. Because, let's be honest, apple pie tastes better when you don't need to make it.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces chenin blanc
- ¾ ounce pear vodka
- ½ ounce elderflower liqueur
- 2 ounces apple cider
- Ice
- Club soda to top off
- Apple slice and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, chenin blanc, pear vodka, elderflower liqueur, and apple cider.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a cocktail glass or wine glass over fresh ice.
- Top off with club soda.
- Garnish with an apple slice and mint sprig.
Autumn Sunset Sangria
Settle in on the porch with a cozy sweatshirt or watch from inside the house where warmth is radiating from wall to wall as the autumn sunset burns the sky red. With this sangria in hand, but that just about goes without saying.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces rosé
- 2 ounces apple cider
- 1 ounce pomegranate juice
- ¾ ounce orange liqueur
- ¾ ounce peach nectar
- Ice
- Peach slice and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, rosé, apple cider, pomegranate juice, orange liqueur, and peach nectar.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a cocktail glass or wine glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a peach slice and mint sprig.
Hayrides, Apple Picking, and Fall Sangria
Sunny fall days, rainy fall days, windy fall days — there's no wrong day to make up some fall sangria. With all the flavors of fall, and none of the cleanup that comes with cooking or baking, you're only a sip away from bringing autumn indoors. And that's what enjoying fall sangria is all about.
