Halloween Sangria

A drink with cinnamon sticks and apples on a black background.

Course: Beverage, cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Chill Time: 2

Total Time: 2 10

Servings: glasses

Calories: 196kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

This Halloween poison apple sangria is the perfect make-ahead crowd-pleasing cocktail! It’s tart and refreshing with just the right sweetness, a hint of cinnamon, and smooth white wine. Add a little dry ice to turn this into a spooky sangria!

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Equipment

Dry Ice (optional)

Ingredients

750 mL white wine chilled (1 bottle)
1 cup apple cider -- not apple cider vinegar!
½ cup sour apple schnapps
1 green apple diced or sliced
2 cinnamon sticks plus more for garnish
2 star anise

Instructions

In a large pitcher, stir together the white wine, apple cider, and sour apple schnapps.
750 mL white wine, 1 cup apple cider, ½ cup sour apple schnapps
Add the diced apple, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
1 green apple, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 star anise
Cover and place the sangria in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or up to 6 hours) before serving.
Enjoy garnished with a slice of green apple and a cinnamon stick.
(Optional) To make this sangria extra spooky, add a small cube (about ½-inch) of dry ice to the cocktail before serving. Make sure the dry ice has fully dissolved before enjoying.

Notes

Be careful when handling dry ice and never touch dry ice with your bare hands. I recommend using temperature-proof gloves and silicone utensils at all times. Never ingest dry ice– allow all cocktails to finish smoking before consuming. Never keep dry ice in a sealed container. Consult a safety data sheet for full safety protocols.

Storage: Store Halloween sangria in a pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add dry ice just before serving.

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