Cider Sangria

I love apples - as evidenced by yesterday's collection of apple related goodness - and apple season is finally here. Sangria is one of my favorite drinks - but it's usually reserved for summer. I had been playing with mixing bourbon and white wine when Jason suggested adding apple, and it clicked. A yummy apple sangria for fall. This is by far the best sangria we've made - I wanted to take more photos the next day as I took them as I poured us each a glass for Saturday night dinner, but we finished the entire pitcher that night.

What You'll Need 

4 Apples of a variety of types and colors (I used Fuji, Pink Lady, Golden Delicious, and Gala) 

1 Tangerine 

1 Lemon 

Bourbon 

1 Bottle Chardonnay (inexpensive) 

1 Quart Apple Cider 

Sliced your apples into thin slices and put into a large bowl. Peel your tangerine and put the slice in with the apple.

Cut a lemon in half and squeeze over the apples, tossing. This will brighten the flavor as well as keep the apples from browning.

Next, pour about 3 shots of bourbon over the apples and tangerines and toss well.

Finally, add the entire bottle of wine. Place in the fridge and allow to sit for a few hours.

Transfer the fruit and wine mixture to a pitcher. Fill with apple cider.

Serve with a few cubes of ice! Enjoy!