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Cozy Bourbon Apple Cider Sangria for Two: Easy Fall Recipe

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A warm, spiced bourbon apple cider sangria for two that’s quick to make and perfect for cozy fall evenings. It balances bourbon, apple cider, and fresh fruit with a hint of cinnamon for a drink that feels both celebratory and comforting.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 oz (120 ml) bourbon
  • 6 oz (180 ml) apple cider
  • 1 oz (30 ml) orange liqueur (triple sec or Cointreau)
  • 1/2 fresh apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
  • 1/2 fresh orange, thinly sliced
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise (optional)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)
  • Ice (large cubes preferred)

Instructions

  1. Slice the fruit: Cut half an apple into thin rounds or half-moons, and half an orange into thin slices. Remove any seeds from the apple but leave the peel on both.
  2. Combine the liquids: In a small pitcher or large mason jar, add 4 oz bourbon, 6 oz apple cider, and 1 oz orange liqueur. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Add the fruit and spices: Drop in the apple slices, orange slices, one cinnamon stick, and the star anise if using. Give everything a gentle stir.
  4. Muddle lightly: Use a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to press the fruit slices just a couple of times to release a little juice and oil.
  5. Sweeten if needed: Taste the mixture. If it needs sweetness, stir in 1 tbsp of maple syrup or honey. Skip if cider is already sweet.
  6. Chill (optional but recommended): Let the sangria sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the fruit infuse and spices mellow.
  7. Fill the glasses with ice: Use large cubes if available to slow melting.
  8. Pour and garnish: Divide the sangria evenly between two glasses, ensuring each gets some fruit slices and a bit of cinnamon. Top with a fresh apple slice or cinnamon stick.
  9. Serve immediately: Best enjoyed within an hour of making.

Notes

Letting the sangria rest in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour enhances the flavors. Use large ice cubes to prevent dilution. Taste before adding sweetener as apple ciders vary in sweetness. For a non-alcoholic version, skip bourbon and orange liqueur and use extra apple cider with a dash of vanilla extract and sparkling water.

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