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Apple Pie Sangria is light, refreshing, easy, and delicious! The hit of every party I take it to! Apple Cider, Caramel Vodka, White Wine, Ginger Ale, and more! The Cookie Rookie has Sangrias for every occasion!

Apple Pie Sangria is light, refreshing, easy, and delicious! The hit of every party I take it to! Apple Cider, Caramel Vodka, White Wine, Ginger Ale, and more! The Cookie Rookie has Sangrias for every occasion!

Apple Pie Sangria is light, refreshing, easy, and delicious! The hit of every party I take it to! Apple Cider, Caramel Vodka, White Wine, Ginger Ale, and more! The Cookie Rookie has Sangrias for every occasion!

I originally published this Apple Pie Sangria in October 2013 and it quickly became (and has stayed) one of the most popular recipes on The Cookie Rookie. Even with the outdated pictures, each Fall it has set the standard on the site. I’ve updated the pictures but kept some of the old ones because Scout was just way too cute. This post made me want to make this site into a business, and I hope you love it as much as we have! 

Autumn is on it’s way, and i’m officially in love with this favorite drink, Apple Pie Sangria.  It is….amazing.  It tastes like leaves turning colors and christmas on its way! (i know i’m very dramatic) but this drink really is SO good.  its simple, has only a few ingredients, and was a big hit.  it even had beer drinking men asking for more. If you want to win those holiday parties, this Apple Pie Sangria is for you!

Apple Pie Sangria!!! TO DIE FOR. cute puppy too :)

There’s young baby Scout in 2013 (she was only 4! How is that possible!) helping me make my first batch of Apple Pie Sangria. We have been making it ever since!

Apple Pie Sangria is light, refreshing, easy, and delicious! The hit of every party I take it to! Apple Cider, Caramel Vodka, White Wine, Ginger Ale, and more! The Cookie Rookie has Sangrias for every occasion! Apple Pie Sangria is light, refreshing, easy, and delicious! The hit of every party I take it to! Apple Cider, Caramel Vodka, White Wine, Ginger Ale, and more! The Cookie Rookie has Sangrias for every occasion!

We have made so many favorite cocktails on The Cookie Rookie throughout the years, but I always seem to go back to Apple Pie Sangria. This year I’ve switched out a couple ingredients, swapping the club soda for ginger ale and deciding to stick to my original favorite Caramel Vodka. The flavors mix together as the day goes on, and it just gets tastier and tastier. It really is the ultimate party drink. As you can see below, I’ve tried to match it over and over again. I love all of my cocktail recipes, but SHHHHH this is my favorite and probably always will be.

Before I started the blog and hadn’t made any homemade cocktails for myself (let alone actual recipes), sangria seemed like a complicated idea to me. Something I would only order in restaurants. WHY?! It’s so easy. Juice, vodka, wine. Repeat. It’s that simple.

Apple Pie Sangria is light, refreshing, easy, and delicious! The hit of every party I take it to! Apple Cider, Caramel Vodka, White Wine, Ginger Ale, and more! The Cookie Rookie has Sangrias for every occasion! Apple Pie Sangria is light, refreshing, easy, and delicious! The hit of every party I take it to! Apple Cider, Caramel Vodka, White Wine, Ginger Ale, and more! The Cookie Rookie has Sangrias for every occasion!

Apple Pie Sangria - The Cookie Rookie

When I make this Apple Pie Sangria I usually  let it sit in the fridge for about 2-3 hours and  then added two cinnamon sticks about 1 hour before serving.  Since the cider already has a kick of cinnamon, you don’t need the sticks to add too much spice.  (Note: you can also save the Ginger Ale until right before serving if you want the bubbly effect.  I used it more to cut the sweetness, but it adds a nice sizzle!) Be sure to stir stir stir to allow all the flavors to blend together fully.

Apple Pie Sangria - The Cookie RookieI knew the pictures needed to be updated, but I mean I DIE over Scout modeling in those original pictures. Isn’t she hilarious?! What a good (skinny) helper dog.

Apple Pie Sangria is light, refreshing, easy, and delicious! The hit of every party I take it to! Apple Cider, Caramel Vodka, White Wine, Ginger Ale, and more! The Cookie Rookie has Sangrias for every occasion!

Be sure to try our other Sangrias as well!! You can sample all of our Sangrias, or try our favorites: Pink Champagne Sangria, Easy Holiday Sangria, Red Berry Sangria, and Gameday Sangria! And if you prefer a party punch without wine, sip on our Pumpkin Pie Punch or Easy Holiday Punch! Muah <3

Apple Pie Sangria

the perfect sangria for fall and winter. absolutely delicious!

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Ingredients

  • 2 bottles (standard size) white table wine or pinot grigio
  • 5 cups fresh apple cider
  • 1 cup caramel vodka (or make your own Apple Pie Vodka! recipe for HOMEMADE APPLE PIE VODKA HERE
  • 4 honey crisp apples, chopped
  • 2 pears, chopped
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 cup ginger ale

Instructions

  1. Cut the fruit and place in the bottom of your pitcher or jug
  2. Combine all of the ingredients except the cinnamon sticks
  3. Stir, stir, stir
  4. Let sit for 1-2 hours in the fridge
  5. About 1 hour before serving, throw in the cinnamon sticks
  6. Stir, stir, stir :)
  7. Add in the ginger ale and stir before serving.
  8. Serve over ice
  9. Enjoy!
Recipe Type: drinks
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  4. Sounds delish! A must try. But I have to admit that when I saw this recipe on FB, it was little corner of it that showed your dog that got me to click on it :) She looks like my Jake! Thanks for the recipe....and the smile!
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  6. Such a big hit at our party over the weekend. Had to make a second batch! A definite keeper for fall/winter holiday celebrations. Thanks!
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  8. Which dry white wine, there are only a gazillion out there? Want to make it for a party this weekend, but want it to be perfect since it is a wine party!!!! Plus your 4-legged baby is adorable-we have a black one named Izzabella.
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    • wine parties are the best kind of parties!!! really any white wine will work. i say dry because the cider is so sweet, sweet white wine might be overkill. i think a pinot grigio would be really good...we used just a very cheap table wine...it adds crispness but isn't overwhelming. let me know what you use and how you like it! so glad you're making it :)
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  10. Made the Apple Pie Sangria for the Wine Party-well received, although nobody went gaga over it, least of all my hubby, and no one asked for the recipe-not altogether a great sign for me, because people usually do. I think it is a fun recipe, would I make it again-no- was I glad I made it-yes-. I have been wanting that great beverage dispenser that is in the above picture (sold at Target) forever and this got me off my back side and finally purchased one. So I am happy!!!!
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    • oh, i'm sorry it wasn't a hit. i have had great reception with it, but everyone is different. thanks for trying it! yes we love our beverage dispenser, one of my favorite things!!! we got it as a wedding gift, so fun!
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  11. We made this to enjoy while watching the Chief's game tonight. Delicious and a fun drink even for those who don't enjoy wine. This will become a game-day favorite. If the Chiefs win, it will become our good-luck drink and we will make it again next week.
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  12. Going to surprise family in Chicago for thanksgiving think I will make this over there, going to use a Pinot Grigio and put cinnamon on rims, thanx for sharing ;)
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      • Gianna- ive tried it with both pinot and with a sweet table wine like is listed in the ingredient list. we liked it both ways, but I do prefer it sweeter (so the table wine or a moscato) but my husband liked it less sweet and preferred the pinot grigio. all personal preference. hope you enjoy it! let me know!
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    • Actually when I made the Sangria this past weekend, I used a very dry Pinot Grigio and the general feeling was that a Moscato would have been a better fit. I know IF I ever made it again, and you should never say never, I would use a Moscato. I think you if you are not a big wine drinker, and we are not, something a little sweeter and bubbly would be more tantalizing. Just a thought!
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    • Hi Emily- I think either would work, although they would make the drink much less sweet. If you like the taste of Chardonnay or Sauvignon I think it would be good. I think the Sauvignon would probably be the better of the two. If you want the drink to be sweet, go with a white blend or a moscato. Hope that helps!
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      • Made this drink for thanksgiving and it was a HIT!!! Made it with moscato and after next day I drained all the wine from apples in a strainer and used the apple and pears for an adult apple pear crisp with vanilla ice cream OMG BEST EVA ;) I recommend everyone try this, you will not be disappointed ;)
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  15. I can't wait to try this - it looks delicious, and I am planning to make it for Thanksgiving! just wondering if you have ever tried using one bottle of a sweeter wine, with one bottle of a drier wine, say a bottle of moscato and a bottle of pinot, instead of using 2 bottles of the same. Just wondering how you think that would turn out. I'm reading your recipe and the comments, and just trying to decide which type of wine to use, and I'm wondering how it would work using one bottle of each wine.....I'm leaning towards using a table wine or a moscato, but just wondering if you had an opinion on how that might turn out. Thanks!
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    • i actually think that would be delicious! very good idea. we made it on Saturday again for thanksgiving, and I had one and a half bottles of table wine, and 1/2 bottle of sauvignon blanc....so I improvised. it turned out great. I hope you like it!! let me know how it turns out if you use both kinds. happy thanksgiving!
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      • I made this with a bottle of moscato and a bottle of pinot grigo. I also ended up having to use apple juice - I couldn't find apple cider anywhere! - and it still came out very good! Everyone enjoyed it and there was almost nothing left in the jug at the end of the day! I used the Simply Apple - to me it seemed the closest to cider than the other apple juice options out there. Next time I find apple cider though, I am going to buy some just to make this!
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        • yay! love hearing that!! I think I would like it with apple juice too...the cinnamon probably helps it end up tasting quite a bit like cider still. I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much for the feedback :)
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  16. hi i am going to double this for our thanksgiving get together what do you think of caramel vodka and apply pie moonshine just a thought
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    • I've never had apple pie moonshine but I've heard it's fantastic. I would add take out a little of the cider and replace with the moonshine, taste as you go to get the right combo. I bet a little goes a long way. Good luck and happy thanksgiving!!
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  17. Going to be making this tonight for our Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. I'm using moscato. All of my in laws are big wine drinkers and I'm hoping this will be a nice change to the expensive bottles of wine we drink at every get together. Thanks for the recipe!
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  18. Im making this for thanksgiving tomorrow and just went to the store to buy everything for it. I couldn't find the honey crisp apples so i just got granny smith and red delicious. Im also going to do a caramel sauce rim with cinnamon sugar and i also bought fresh cranberries to add some color. Im going to make it with a couple bottles of Riesling since thats what i have on hand. thanks for the recipe im really excited to make it since i love sangria and my family does too.
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  19. Making this tomorrow! :) I couldn't find caramel vodka but found salted caramel vodka. Hope it's still as good with that!
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  20. Help!! Made for tgiving and the white wine I used is more bitter and dry...how can I sweeten this drink up for tomorrow???? THANKS
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  21. In your glasses are you using fresh apples or the apples you have used in the process of making this? And if you are using the processed apples from the pitcher are you just ladling them out for your presentation?
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  25. I'm getting married in 3 weeks and I really want to try this for one of my signature drinks !I've been searching all over for sangria recipes. It sounds so good and it's perfect for the fall. Thanks for the recipe, can't wait to try it!
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  26. I am making it this weekend for my 30tb bday ! So excited ! But I am using caramel apple vodka and no cinnamon sticks .... Opinion ?? What if I sprinkled cinnamon in it ??
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      • Can I use Canada dry ginger ale instead of club soda. I'm using moscato in my batch. And should I put the ginger ale in the batch or individually in each glass?Thanks! I also am a dog lover and love the sideways glance in the camera. So adorable.
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        • Yes you can use Ginger Ale! I actually think that would taste great. Apple + Ginger is such a good combo! You can stir it right in, right before serving. That way it doesn't go flat. Hope you love it!!!
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  30. Just came from a jewelry party a atfriend's house and she served Apple Pie Sangria. IIt was amazing! She used reisling and we scooped some apple chunks into each glass and I ate them too! I loved it so much I asked for the recipe and now I'm in love with your blog AND your dog! Scout makes me smile, thanks to you both :)
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  31. This post both entertained and inspired me. I just had to give you credit about these on my new blog, thank you. By the way OMG what an awesome dog!
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    • Oh wow, I love this comment! Thank you so much! I can't wait to check out your blog, that is awesome that you started one!! Thanks so much for stopping by, made my day :)
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  32. Hi,I love this recipe and can not wait to try it! I was thinking about making it for a fall block party which has around 150 people coming. I was wondering if anyone has made it in this large of a quantity and if it still came out ok. Do you think I can just do the recipe 10x and it will be ok?Thank you!!!
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  33. I am making this for Halloween! Sounds so yummy! My 6 year old son is being Batman and our black lab is dressing up as Robin. :)
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  35. I made this for a Friendsgiving party. I liked the picture, so I got a beverage container. It was a big hit and people loved the presentation! People also liked the hint of carmel from the vodka, so I added a little more into my second batch. Overall, it was a total success! Perfect for this time of year!!! Thanks!
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  37. a friend of mine sent me this recipe last week.., she makes it for Thanksgiving every year, She said she didn't have fresh pears so she threw a can of peaches in, and she leaves out the club soda and said it tastes fine without it...i'm going to attempt the same thing this weekend except with the pears..will let you know...i also love your dog in the pics, so cute like she's posing..lol
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  39. Please can you recommend an alternative to caramel vodka? I'd really like to make this for a house party this weekend but It will cost me $60+ for a bottle in the UK! Thanks
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  40. I made your recipe this morning for a ladies night tonight-I had a little taste of it when I prepared it and it is SO good! I cant wait til the fruit flavors come together too! I'm excited to serve this! Thank you!!
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  41. Hi! I was wondering how much this recipe makes? I have a two gallon drink dispenser, and would like to fill that. Thanks!
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    • I added up all the liquid ingredients and got 116 ounces liquid, which is a tad under a gallon (128 ounces). My punch bowl is 5L (170 ounces) so I'm planning to use that and keep ice in an ice bucket. I guess we'll see if it's large enough. I think a gallon container might be cutting it close once you add in all the fruit pieces.
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  45. I'm hosting a DIY glitter wine glass class tomorrow and I'm going to make this to serve to all the ladies who come. I'm so excited! I know this is going to be the perfect addition that everyone will talk about! So glad I found this scrolling through Facebook. Originally, I was just serving wine, but this will be so much better, you're a life saver :)
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  46. I made this last year for thanksgiving & I'm going to again this year! It really is amazing. This year though I would like to make some for my younger cousins who definitely can't have alcohol haha. So would I just leave the wine & vodka out and not replace it with anything? Or what could I substitute to get that caramel flavour still in there?
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  47. Delicious!! I made it this morning for a get together tonight. Thanks for sharing these yummy recipes!! This will definitely be a saver!
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