Fall Gin Sangria

Prep Time: 10

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: big batch cocktails, brandy cocktails, empress gin cocktails, fall cocktails, fall gin cocktails, fall sangria recipes, soda water cocktails, sparkling wine cocktails, thanksgiving cocktails

Servings:

Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

Ingredients

6 oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
2 oz Brandy
1 bottle Dry White or Sparkling wine
8 oz Pomegranate juice
8 oz Black tea
8 oz Soda water
2 oz Cinnamon syrup
Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Apple slices for garnish
Pear slices for garnish
Orange slices for garnish

Instructions

In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine Empress 1908 Indigo Gin, brandy, sparkling wine, pomegranate juice, black tea, soda water, and cinnamon syrup.
Add cinnamon sticks, apple slices, pear slices, and orange slices to the mixture.
Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
Cover and let the sangria sit in the refrigerator overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, add ice to the pitcher or punch bowl to keep the sangria chilled.
Serve in glasses, making sure to include some of the fruit slices and a cinnamon stick in each serving.

Notes

Pro Tips

Even simple pitcher drinks benefit from small steps, and Fall Gin Sangria is the same way. A few tweaks can help shape the flavor so it tastes crisp and steady from the first glass to the last.

Try these ideas

Use fresh-brewed black tea cooled to room temperature for a cleaner taste
Pick crisp apples so the slices stay firm
Add the soda water last if you want stronger bubbles
Use a dry wine so the drink doesn’t become too sweet
Stir gently so the fruit stays intact
Refrigerate overnight for a deeper flavor
Add extra fruit on top right before serving for a fresh look
Taste before serving and adjust the syrup or tea

Experimenting with the ratios is easy and helps tailor the drink to your taste.

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