#sangria

This Hard Apple Cider Sangria brings together the cozy flavors of fall in a refreshing and festive cocktail. It's perfect for entertaining or cozy nights by the fire.

Ingredients: 1 bottle hard apple cider. 1 cup apple brandy. 2 cups apple juice. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 1 apple, thinly sliced. 1 orange, thinly sliced. 1 cinnamon stick. Ice cubes.

Instructions: Put apple brandy, apple juice, hard apple cider, and maple syrup in a large pitcher. Put an orange, some sliced apples, and a cinnamon stick in the pitcher. Make sure to stir everything together well. Put it in the fridge for at least an hour to let the flavors mix. Put ice cubes in each glass and serve over them. If you want, you can add more apple or orange slices as a garnish.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This Spooky Sangria is a great drink for Halloween parties because it has the richness of red wine, the sweetness of fruit, and a hint of brandy. For extra holiday fun, serve it in a wine glass that says "I'm Here for the Boos."

Ingredients: 1 bottle of red wine. 1/4 cup brandy. 2 tablespoons sugar. 1 orange, sliced. 1 apple, diced. 1/2 cup blackberries. 1/2 cup grapes red or green. 1 cup club soda. Ice cubes.

Instructions: Mix the red wine, brandy, and sugar in a large pitcher. Mix the sugar in until it's gone. Put the blackberries, grapes, orange slices, and apple dices in the pitcher. To let the flavors blend, cover and put in the fridge for at least two hours, or better yet, overnight. Just before you serve, add the club soda and stir it in slowly. Put ice cubes in the "I'm Here for the Boos" Halloween wine glass and pour the drink inside. If you want, you can add more fruit as a garnish. Enjoy in a smart way!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Sangria Slushies are a great way to cool off this summer. This frozen take on traditional sangria is great for hot days and parties outside.

Ingredients: 1 bottle red wine. 1 cup orange juice. 1/4 cup brandy. 1/4 cup triple sec. 1/4 cup simple syrup. 2 cups frozen mixed berries. Ice cubes as needed.

Instructions: Put orange juice, brandy, triple sec, red wine, and simple syrup in a blender. Blend in the frozen mixed berries until the mixture is smooth. As needed, add ice cubes to get the slushy consistency you want. Pour into glasses and serve right away.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes