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Pumpkin Spice Fireball Sangria

A warm, spiced autumn sangria combining red wine, apple cider, and fiery cinnamon whisky for the perfect fall cocktail.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Steeping Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 glasses
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Liquid Base
  • 1 bottle dry red wine (750ml) like Garnacha or Merlot
  • 2 cups apple cider not apple juice
  • 1 cup Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
  • 0.5 cup fresh orange juice from 1-2 oranges
  • 2-3 tbsp pure maple syrup or brown sugar syrup, to taste
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice plus more for garnish
Fruit & Garnish
  • 1 large apple cored and thinly sliced (Honeycrisp)
  • 1 large orange thinly sliced into half-wheels
  • For garnish additional apple & orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise

Equipment

  • Large Pitcher or Drink Dispenser
  • Juicer or Fork
  • Sharp Knife & Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups/Spoons

Method
 

  1. In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, apple cider, Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, and fresh orange juice.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. Stir vigorously until well combined and the syrup is dissolved.
  3. Taste the mixture. Adjust sweetness with more maple syrup or spice with an extra pinch of pumpkin pie spice, if desired.
  4. Gently add the sliced apples and oranges to the pitcher, submerging them as much as possible.
  5. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but ideally overnight (8-12 hours), to allow the flavors to fully meld.
  6. When ready to serve, stir the sangria gently. Fill glasses with ice and pour the sangria over, including some of the macerated fruit in each glass.
  7. Garnish each glass with a fresh apple slice, orange wheel, and a cinnamon stick or star anise. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a less potent drink, add a splash of extra apple cider or ginger ale just before serving. The apple slices may brown slightly after long steeping; this is normal and doesn't affect flavor.