This recipe was developed after I had some leftover apple cider that I needed to use somehow (I don’t drink cider). I wound up fairly blown away by how easy and how delicious it turned out. It’s a perfect cocktail for your next holiday gathering.

This recipe is also customizable to your tastes. Feel free to experiment with different types of wine, fruit juices, and fruit liqueurs. Just be wary. This drink goes down very easily, so it’s hard to tell that there’s still alcohol in it.

Apple Cider Sangria

Ingredients:

• 1 750ml bottle of dry red wine (recommend Cabernet)
• 3 cups apple cider
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup Triple Sec
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 cups of freshly diced apples

Directions:

In a pitcher, pour the wine and honey. Stir until the honey is completely dissolved. Add the remaining liquid ingredients and stir to combine.

Add the diced apples. Serve over ice, and garnish with additional fruit, if desired.