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Fall Sangria

A big-pitcher red sangria with brandy, cranberry and orange, studded with apple slices and topped with club soda. Make it the night before and the table is covered.

Time
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
Method
Built in glass
Glass
Wine glass

Ingredients

Servings

Amounts below make 10 servings (the full recipe).

21+ · Please drink responsibly. Learn more

Garnish: Orange slice (10 slices), Apple slice (10 slices)

Batching tip: mix everything except ice and sparkling mixers up to a few hours ahead and keep it chilled. Pour over fresh ice to serve. Add the bubbly part right before serving so it stays fizzy.

How to make it

  1. 1

    In a large pitcher, combine the brandy, red wine, orange juice, cranberry juice and simple syrup.

  2. 2

    Add a thinly sliced orange and a halved, thinly sliced apple, then refrigerate overnight.

  3. 3

    Just before serving, stir in the club soda.

  4. 4

    Serve over ice.

Swap it: Taste before the soda goes in: if your wine is very dry, add a splash more simple syrup. Leave out the club soda until guests arrive so it stays bubbly.

Bar gear

Equipment for this drink

Tools you'll need

  • JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
  • Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.
  • Punch bowl & ladleLets guests serve themselves from a big batch.

Recommended glassware

  • Wine glassDoubles as the go-to glass for spritzes and sangria.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: Total Wine & More — Fall Sangria. Quantities and basic method are factual (the source lists amounts in "parts"; shown here as 1 part = 1 fl oz). Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults 21+ (or the legal drinking age where you live). Please enjoy responsibly.

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