Fall is time for apple cider….and this Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria puts a whole new spin on it! The perfect blend of cider, sparkling wine, cinnamon sticks, and whole apple slices in one delicious drink!
One of the sweetest things to witness, as a parent, is the relationship your kids develop with one another. Okay….let me clarify….it is sweet to witness, when they are being sweet! Just the other night, after all the kids were asleep, Jorden made the comment that Ellia and Greta really seem to be growing closer…..and he’s right! I’m not sure how or why, but their relationship seems to have blossomed recently. Not only do they share a bedroom, but for the past few months, they have also wanted to sleep in the same bed. They have been playing together and laughing together, helping one another and having fun! There have been several weekends where they’ve spent the entire day hanging out together….and the only reason we even knew they were home was the occasional request for a snack!
But the sweetest thing, by far, is the way that Ellia has stepped up since school started. She and Greta are now at the same school, and Greta has been struggling with the transition to kindergarten. There have been several tear-filled mornings where I’m convinced that the ONLY reason Greta ends up getting on the bus is because of Ellia! Ellia has helped her pick out her lunch, brush her teeth, tie her shoes, get her backpack on, and get out to the bus stop. Most importantly, though, Ellia has helped her calm down! Which is something that, despite my greatest efforts, I have NOT been able to do!
And let me tell you…..not a day has gone by that I have not breathed a HUGE sigh of relief the minute they step onto the bus! Because I know that if they don’t, I’ll be packing everyone up and taking them to school myself! And I also know that that’s really not a great way to start the day….because I’ve done it….back when Ellia was in kindergarten and too scared to get on the bus….and I was unsuccessful at calming her down on my own.
I have always hoped that our kids would end up being close….and although I realize they are only 7 and 5, I’ll take it! And I’ll hope that it lasts for a while, at least, because it warms my heart and it makes me happy. Kinda like a glass of this Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria on a crisp fall day….you know….good for the soul.
Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria
1 bottle chilled sparkling wine (I used a sparkling pinot grigio)
1/2 c. apple cider
1/2 c. brandy
1/4 c. simple syrup (available in the liquor department or, to make your own, boil 2 parts sugar to 1 part water)
4 cinnamon sticks
1-2 apples, thinly sliced
Combine all ingredients in large pitcher.
Enjoy!
Be sure to check out my other favorite sangria recipes!
Julie Evink says
Your daughters are to sweet! I also need this Sangria in my life stat!
Cathy Trochelman says
You DO, Julie! It is the perfect bridge between summer and fall. You would love it!!
Betty Daniels says
I need to taste this!
Cathy Trochelman says
I have some with your name on it!! 🙂
Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says
Perfect for a Fall day – this looks like something I need for the weekend! Love your girls!
Cathy Trochelman says
Awwww thanks, Jess! Yes…this sangria is PERFECT for this weekend!!
Eric Pepple says
That looks fantastic! Perfect for the fall/apple season coming up, great job 🙂
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Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Eric! We are always looking for new ways to use apples…why not drink them, right!? 🙂
Meaghan Voigt says
Sangria sounds amazing! So autumnal:) Love that the girls are helping one another out…so sweet!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Meaghan! I will have to make it for you soon!! And yes….we are enjoying it while it lasts 🙂
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Yes please! Looks so refreshing… pinning to try later!
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says
That is so sweet Cathy! I love watching that too. I was just thinking the other day about the relationships my kids have with one another. It’s really tender and loving even though they are getting older. Cathy, you have the best drinks! I have to try this sangria!
Samantha @ Five Heart Home says
This looks so refreshing and perfect for fall! Love the idea of using apple cider. This would be a great treat for the parents come trick-or-treating… 😉
Our Pinteresting Family says
Oh my goodness…I wish I could have a glass of this right now. 🙂 Pinned!
Carrie R says
You are on a roll this week! I absolutely love this! 🙂
Heather says
Is there anything more delicious than Sangria? I can not wait to try this one. Once summer is lost to me I normally think my sangria days are over. I’ll be trying this out very, very soon!
11northwood says
I am adding this to my weekend wish list! 🙂
Katrina Vega says
Ok, the story about your daughters is really cute and so sweet. I don’t have kids, but I hope one day I’ll be able to see the same thing with my kids. Also, this recipe seems amazing! Can’t wait to try it out!
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Emily says
Yum! I was wondering about how many servings are in this recipe? Thank you for sharing.