Sangria with Fireball Whiskey (Printable Version)
Enjoy a chilled mix of apple, orange, cranberries, cinnamon, white wine, and Fireball with ginger ale.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
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1 red apple, rinsed, cored, and cut into 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick slices (Pink Lady, Honey Crisp or Gala variety)
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1 navel orange, rinsed, cut into 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick rounds, then sliced in half
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1/2 cup whole cranberries
→ Spices
04 -
3 whole food-grade cinnamon sticks
→ Liquids
05 -
4 cups apple cider
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3 cups dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
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1 cup Fireball cinnamon flavored whiskey
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3/4 cup ginger ale, chilled
→ Additional
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Ice, for serving
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Place apple slices, orange slices, whole cranberries, and cinnamon sticks into a large pitcher with at least 90-ounce capacity.
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Pour apple cider, white wine, and Fireball cinnamon whiskey over the fruit and spices, then gently stir to combine.
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Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours or up to overnight to allow flavors to meld.
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Just before serving, stir in chilled ginger ale to add effervescence.
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Fill a stemless wine glass with ice, add a few fruit slices, and pour approximately 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the sangria. Optionally, remove cinnamon sticks from the pitcher and use them as garnishes.
# Additional Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, allow the sangria to rest overnight so the spices and fruit infuse the liquid thoroughly.