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This festive Apple Pomegranate Sangria is a super simple recipe that may become you new favorite cocktail! | @tasteLUVnourish

Apple Pomegranate Sangria

November 16, 2016 By Caroline 20 Comments

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I always plan on serving a fun cocktail when entertaining, but once I get cooking and prepping…beer and wine begin to sound better and better.  Then, I made this dreamy sangria.

This festive Apple Pomegranate Sangria is a super simple recipe that may become you new favorite cocktail! | @tasteLUVnourish

Fruity and easy to drink, this simple recipe is made ahead of time, giving you lots of time to prep for your party (or extra time to prop your feet up and chill). I love using a combination of apples. They add lots of color and a variety of flavor. Then pops of pomegranate arils along with pomegranate liqueur, add a sweet and tart bite that I love.

This festive Apple Pomegranate Sangria is a super simple recipe that may become you new favorite cocktail! | @tasteLUVnourish

I received a box of these gorgeous apples recently from one of my favorite clients, Stemilt. They inspired me to create this yummy drink. I highly recommend using a variety like these. The Pink Lady apples have such beautiful color. They are crisp and a bit tart. The Granny Smith apples have that signature bright green color that pops in this sangria. Tart like a lemon, they balance the sweetness of the cider and of the other apples, like the Fuji apple.  The Fuji is wonderfully sweet with its beautiful red and yellow skin. Lastly…the Piñata apple adds some sweet tropical notes and a crisp crunch.

This festive Apple Pomegranate Sangria is a super simple recipe that may become you new favorite cocktail! | @tasteLUVnourish

With beautiful apples and pomegranate available throughout the holiday season, you’ll want to keep this simple recipe handy for all of your holiday gatherings! Cheers!

This festive Apple Pomegranate Sangria is a super simple recipe that may become you new favorite cocktail! | @tasteLUVnourish

Apple Pomegranate Sangria

This simple sangria comes together ahead of time, making entertaining so much easier! Crisp apples and pops of tangy sweet pomegranate make this colorful cocktail so fun to drink!
Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 750 mL bottle red wine
  • 3 ounces pomegranate liqueur
  • 2 ounces brandy
  • 12 ounces apple cider
  • 3 - 4 apples diced, divided
  • 1 orange sliced
  • arils of one pomegranate
  • sparkling water

Instructions

  • In a pitcher, combine the wine, pomegranate liqueur, brandy, apple cider, one of the diced apples and the orange slices. Refrigerate for at least four hours.
  • Serve with additional diced apples and add pomegranate arils. Top off with a splash of sparkling water.

Notes

Use a fruity red wine that you love. Save expensive red wines to drink alone. I like using a Grenache when making sangria.
If you prefer white wine, you can certainly substitute with that. Expect a slightly pinkish color.
When entertaining, you may want to set up a sangria bar with a pitcher of the sangria and bowls full of diced apples (be sure to toss them with a bit of lemon juice), pomegranate arils and some bottles of sparkling water. You may even want to put out some cute spoons for snacking on the apples…they taste amazing!
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  1. Sandra

    February 22, 2017 at 5:29 am

    Wow!!!
    I love this a lotz!!

    Reply
  2. Carrie

    December 2, 2016 at 8:40 am

    Oh you KNOW I am all over this sangria! Right up my ally, pass me a pitcher.

    Reply
    • Caroline

      December 5, 2016 at 4:30 pm

      Wish I could share one with you, Carrie! Cheers!

      Reply
  3. Sophie | The Green Life

    December 1, 2016 at 6:35 pm

    Ooh I love this so much! So festive and gorgeous, and perfect for the holidays!! These photos are dreamy too. I love the styling and the mood you’ve created. Beautiful. <3

    Reply
    • Caroline

      December 1, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      Sophie, thank you so much for those sweet, kind words! I’m completely flattered…such a fan of your work! Happy holidays! :)

      Reply
  4. betty

    November 29, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    So fabulous – I love this! I’m definitely whipping this up to serve at a holiday potluck I’m hosting later this month!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      November 30, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      I’m so happy you’ll be making this, Betty! I hope you all love it! Thanks for your kind words…happy holidays!

      Reply
  5. Aysegul Sanford

    November 29, 2016 at 8:59 am

    To me this drink is everything the holidays are about. Festive, colorful, delicious and happy.
    Fuji apples are one of my favorite apples too. :)
    Your photos take my breath away. :)
    Happy Holidays dear friend. <3

    Reply
    • Caroline

      November 29, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      You are so sweet. Thank you so much, Aysegul. Happy Holidays to you too! ❤️

      Reply
  6. Hollie Wulff Petersen

    November 29, 2016 at 5:48 am

    Love this!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      November 29, 2016 at 6:28 pm

      Thank you, Hollie! :)

      Reply
  7. Sara @ Cake Over Steak

    November 28, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    It’s so pretty and festive! I would totally drink this at a holiday party.

    Reply
    • Caroline

      November 29, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      Thanks, Sara! Cheers!

      Reply
  8. Mary

    November 23, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    I am definitely going to make this the next time I entertain! I especially love that you can save time by making it ahead of time! It is always so hard to time food when you are entertaining for a large crowd. This also looks so pretty! My guests will be so impressed!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      November 24, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      Awww…thanks so much, Mary! Happy holidays! :)

      Reply
  9. traci | Vanilla And Bean

    November 17, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    What a great recipe, Caroline and beautifully photographed! I’m a sangria convert after this summer! But I’ve not tried one with apples.. what a great idea and it is so festive for a holiday gathering (or when in the kitchen prepping!) :D Beautiful work my dear! xo

    Reply
  10. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    November 16, 2016 at 5:03 pm

    This sangria is so perfect for Thanksgiving Caroline! I’m going out tomorrow in search of pomegranate liqueur. I love sangrias because it’s prepared ahead of time, so by the time guests arrive I can enjoy myself too! Can’t wait to try. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      November 16, 2016 at 5:07 pm

      Oooh…I hope you do find the pomegranate liqueur, Mary Ann! It’s delicious! Happy Thanksgiving to you, dear friend!

      Reply
  11. Vivian | stayaliveandcooking

    November 16, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    Ohhhhhh I love this idea! I kept thinking of ways to make sangria suitable for Fall, and I think you’ve just succeeded ;) Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      November 16, 2016 at 4:40 pm

      Thanks so much, Vivian! Cheers! :)

      Reply

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