Fall Harvest Sangria

As the fall party season (and Thanksgiving!) approaches, it’s the perfect time to start planning a festive drink to serve your guests. This Fall Harvest Sangria is made with Chardonnay, Grand Marnier, apple cider, and fresh fall fruit. Not only does it capture all the best flavours of fall, but it can also be made in advance—leaving you more time to enjoy your celebration!

A Light and Refreshing White Wine Sangria

Sangria is a famous drink that originated in Spain, where it was traditionally made with red wine, fresh fruit, and spices. Over time, sangria has evolved into many variations, with people creating their own unique spins on this refreshing, fruit-filled beverage. While red wine is traditionally used for its bold flavour and rich colour, white wine sangria (and even rosé sangria!) has become just as popular, especially for those who prefer a lighter, more delicate drink.

For this Fall Harvest Sangria, I opted for white wine—specifically an unoaked Chardonnay—to let the flavours of the fall fruits really come through. The crispness of the Chardonnay pairs beautifully with the apples, pears, oranges, and cranberries, and complements the seasonal spices and Grand Marnier.

A Great Make-Ahead Batched Drink

One of the greatest benefits of this Harvest Sangria is its make-ahead convenience. You can prepare it the night before or the morning of your party, giving you more time to focus on preparing your meal and hosting. As the sangria rests, the flavors marry and develop, becoming even more delicious over time. It’s the perfect solution for a relaxed, no-fuss holiday beverage!

When you are ready to serve this Fall Sangria, you just have to remove it from the refrigerator, pour it into wine glasses, and garnish with fresh fruit. Whether you’re serving it as guests arrive or as an accompaniment to a meal, this Harvest Sangria will add a seasonal touch of flavour to your fall gathering!

I hope that you enjoy this recipe! For more fall cocktail (and appetizer) inspiration, check out my YouTube video!

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Fall Harvest Sangria

Melissa

This Fall Harvest Sangria captures all of the best flavours of fall. Made with Chardonnay, apple cider, Grand Marnier, and fresh fall fruit, this easy fall beverage can be made well in advance of a fall party or gathering and it gets better as it sits! Enjoy this amazing white wine sangria this fall!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Resting Time 1 day d

Total Time 1 day d 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine Canadian, spanish

Servings 4

Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups ice cubes
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 bottle Chardonnay 750ml
• 1/2 cup Grand Marnier
• 1 Honeycrisp apple thinly sliced
• 1 pear thinly sliced
• 1 orange thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup cranberries frozen or fresh

Instructions

 

• Wash and thinly slice the apple, pear, and orange. Set aside for later.
• In a large pitcher (or punch bowl), add the ice cubed then pour in the apple cider, Chardonnay, and Grand Marnier. Stir to combine.
• Add the sliced apple, pear, orange, and fresh cranberries to the wine mixture. Stir everything together gently.
• Place the sangria in the fridge for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavours to meld together.
• When ready to serve, give the sangria a good stir before pouring into wine glasses. Serve chilled with an additional slice of orange for garnish.

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Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 4gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 117IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 0.3mg

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