Fall Harvest Sangria

Happy Friday, Y’all!  Who’s Ready for Some Sangria!

OK… I know I promised to share “teen-tested” recipes, but hey, it’s Friday and I figure, we’ve all been “tested” by our teens at one time or another, so… technically this is a teen-tested recipe. Hehe!  (Plus, truth be told, my girls have both tried this recipe and absolutely love it… but let’s keep that between us!)

Anyone who knows me well knows that I’m moderately obsessed with Sangria.  I absolutely love trying new recipes!  And, what makes Sangria especially fun is that you can toss in different ingredients depending on the season. Plus, they’re simple to make, they look pretty and you really can’t mess up!  (My kind of recipe!)

This Sangria is the perfect blend of fall flavors – apples, pears, oranges, cranberries and a hint of cinnamon – Yum!  When choosing a wine for this recipe, go with what you love… you can choose a Pinot Grigio, a Sauvignon Blanc or anything else that appeals to you.  And, feel free to have fun and tweak the amount of each ingredient according to your taste.  Add more apple cider to make it sweeter or more club soda / sparkling white wine if you want to tone down the sweetness. Just make sure you add the club soda / sparkling wine right before serving to give it a nice fizzy taste.

Oh, and because Sangria is just so darn pretty, you’ll want to serve it up in a pretty clear pitcher.  For a great selection, check out Crate and Barrel – they have some that are priced under $15.

Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Recipe and Image:  Eat Yourself Skinny (Thank you!)