Sparkling Fall Sangria

The Sparkling Fall Sangria is a festive and bubbly twist on the classic sangria, blending the warm flavors of apple cider and bourbon with the brightness of sparkling wine and soda water. Enhanced with a spiced simple syrup and garnished with a caramel-cinnamon sugar rim, this drink is perfect for autumn celebrations.

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Sparkling Fall Sangria

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple cider, Bourbon, fall, fall bourbon cocktails, fall cocktails, fall sangria recipes, pumpkin pie spice, soda water, Sparkling Wine

Servings: 8

Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

• Bar Spoon
• Pitcher
• Jigger
• Rocks Glass

Ingredients

• 1 bottle sparkling wine
• 8 oz bourbon
• 32 oz apple cider
• 28 oz soda water
• 8 oz water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• Caramel for rimming
• Cinnamon sugar for rimming
• Apple and cranberries for garnish

Instructions

• In a large pitcher or beverage dispenser, slowly pour in the sparkling wine, cooled spiced simple syrup, soda water, apple cider, and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
• To rim the glasses, first dip the rim of each glass into caramel, then into cinnamon sugar, coating the rim evenly.
• Fill the rimmed glasses with ice, if desired, and pour the sparkling fall sangria over the top and garnish with slice apple and cranberry.
• Serve immediately and enjoy your Sparkling Fall Sangria!

Notes

Pro Tips

• Use a dry sparkling wine to balance the sweetness of the apple cider and spiced syrup.
• Adjust the level of sweetness by using less sugar in the spiced syrup if preferred.
• For a stronger flavor, you can prepare the spiced simple syrup in advance and allow it to steep longer before adding it to the sangria.

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Tasting Notes

The Sparkling Fall Sangria is a delightful and effervescent drink that perfectly balances sweet, spiced, and tart flavors. The bourbon adds a warm, rich depth to the crisp apple cider and lemon juice, while the sparkling wine and soda water keep the drink light and bubbly. The spiced simple syrup infuses the sangria with cozy autumn flavors, and the caramel-cinnamon sugar rim adds an extra layer of sweetness and warmth. This sangria is ideal for entertaining during the fall season, offering a festive and flavorful way to toast to good times.