25 Easy Thanksgiving Sangria Recipes to Sip During Fall
These easy Thanksgiving Sangria recipes feature your favorite fall flavors and are perfect for serving a crowd. Whether you’re hosting a cozy Friendsgiving or a festive Thanksgiving celebration, these fall sangrias will add a tasty touch to your gathering. And don’t worry, they’ll keep you in good spirits all the way into Christmas too!
These sangria recipes are perfect for Thanksgiving
This list of fall sangrias will help you complete your menu with a fun and festive drink to serve when entertaining this holiday season. Whether you choose a red wine or white wine base you’ll easily find a delicious wine cocktail to sip with friends and family.
When it comes to Thanksgiving, having a versatile and crowd-pleasing cocktail is essential. With its enticing flavors and pretty presentation, sangria is a great option.
You know I love dump cakes, and sangrias are pretty much also a dump recipe. Aside from cutting up some fruit, you pretty much just add a few different types of liquid to a large container. So simple.
Related: Fall Cocktails to Make at Home
Try a spiced red sangria, infused with the warmth of mulled spices like cinnamon and nutmeg that will complement the rich flavors found on the Thanksgiving table. Or how about a crisp white wine version with fresh cranberries, pomegranate seeds, or apples for a burst of freshness?
The beauty of this wine cocktail is that you can easily customize it to your liking, changing up the sweetness, acidity, and alcohol content to create the perfect balance for your guests.
The best part? You can even skip the booze altogether and still enjoy a delicious mocktail version.
Planning a party can be stressful, but with these Thanksgiving sangria recipes, it will be a breeze. They are easy to make ahead in batches, allowing you to spend less time behind the bar and more time enjoying the company of your loved ones.
Sangria is the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail. Try one or more of these recipes this year.
Fall Sangria Recipes
If you're a fan of sangrias, you're going to love this list of Thanksgiving sangria recipes. Serve these tasty wine cocktails at all your gatherings this fall.
Apple Spice Sangria
This red wine Apple Sangria has tasty fall spices like cinnamon and cloves. It's easy to make and makes a great party drink for a crowd. You won't believe how delicious your home smells while you make this on the stovetop.
Ingredients: red and green apples, apple juice, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla bean, red wine, cognac, simple syrup, cinnamon sticks
Pear Sangria with White Wine
This refreshing Pear Sangria recipe mixes pear juice, and rum with white wine to give it a unique flavor that you'll want to share with others!
Ingredients: Sauvignon Blanc, light rum, pear juice, lime juice, pear, rosemary sprigs, club soda
Thanksgiving Sangria
Thanksgiving Sangria is the perfect festive cocktail to kickstart any gathering! In just five minutes it can be ready for you to enjoy at any holiday gathering!
Packed full of flavorful sweet red wine, cranberry juice and rum (or vodka) and triple sec, and finished off with sparkling water this Thanksgiving cocktail is sure to please.
Ingredients: red wine, cranberry juice, rum, triple sec, sparkling water, orange, ice, apple slices, orange slices, cranberries
Apple Cider Sangria Recipe for Fall
Ideal for gatherings, this Apple Cider Sangria is absolutely delicious. While I usually like to use sauvignon blanc in sangria, this one works really well with pinot grigio.
Ingredients: Pinot Grigio Chilled, Apple Cider, Peach Brandy (or try apple brandy!), Seltzer, Slices of Green Apple, Red Apple, Orange, Lemon, and Lime, fresh Cranberries
Apple Cranberry Sangria
Apple Cranberry Sangria is the ideal holiday drink that combines delicious cranberries, oranges and apples for an extraordinary taste sensation! Make this red wine sangria with apple juice and cranberry for maximum party fun!
Ingredients: red wine, apple juice, cranberry juice, apples, oranges, cranberries, cinnamon, star anise
Bourbon Sangria Recipe with Red Wine & Whiskey
Discover a delightful twist on traditional sangria! This delectable Bourbon Sangria Recipe combines whiskey and cinnamon for an irresistibly flavorful beverage!
If you're a fan of whiskey or bourbon cocktails, you'll love this recipe.
Ingredients: red wine, cranberry juice, bourbon, apples, orange, simple syrup, cinnamon sticks
Cabernet Sauvignon Winter Sangria Pitcher
Mix up a pitcher of cabernet sauvignon sangria in just 15 minutes for an effortless party cocktail with bold winter flavors and an unforgettable taste!
This winter sangria recipe is a great one to serve as your guests arrive to your Thanksgiving feast.
Ingredients: cranberries, apple, oranges, cinnamon sticks, cabernet sauvignon, apple cider, brandy
Caramel Apple Cider Sangria
Caramel Apple Cider Sangria will be the star of your party! A combination of caramel vodka, apple cider, fresh apples, caramel sauce and more come together for one incredible fall Sangria recipe that you will surely enjoy sipping and tasting the caramel apple taste.
Ingredients: white wine, apples, apple cider, caramel vodka, caramel syrup, cinnamon sticks
Cranberry Sangria - perfect for the holidays!
Are you searching for the perfect holiday beverage? Impress your guests with this Cranberry Sangria. It's easy to make and they will ask for the recipe for sure!
Ingredients: zinfandel, cranberries, oranges, orange juice, cranberry juice, Triple Sec, club soda
Cranberry Sangria
Similar to the recipe above, this Cranberry Sangria is a little more simple but still packs a flavor punch.
It's a classic red wine sangria that will have hints of orange and cinnamon that you expect to sip during Thanksgiving.
Ingredients: water, sugar, Pinot Noir, cranberry juice, orange, cranberries, cinnamon sticks
Easy Fall Sangria Recipe
Fall's iconic flavors shine in this delicious white wine Pear and Apple Fall Sangria Recipe with apples, pears, oranges and cinnamon all coming together perfectly in this refreshing drink!
Ingredients: apples, pears, oranges, white wine, pear liqueur, hard apple cider, cinnamon sticks, ice, tonic water, fresh rosemary
Easy Red Sangria
With Triple sec and orange slices, this Easy Red Sangria recipe is full of flavor. If you don't have apricot brandy you can leave it out, but it really does add something special to this recipe.
This recipe is on the sweeter side thanks to the simple syrup, Triple Sec and brandy. This is a great one for people who aren't big drinkers.
Ingredients: limes, lemons, red wine, orange juice, apricot brandy, simple syrup, triple sec, orange, apple, club soda
Fall Sangria
Fall Harvest Sangria is an irresistibly festive white wine sangria with cinnamon and apple cider as the foundation. Fresh apples and oranges complete this perfect party drink! Perfect for entertaining large crowds.
Serve fall harvest sangria at any autumn party - Halloween, Thanksgiving, around the campfire or tailgating!
Ingredients: white wine, apple cider, fireball whisky, apples, orange, club soda, cinnamon sticks
Fall Sangria Recipe with Apple Cider & Bourbon (Enjoy Iced or Hot!)
This delicious fall sangria recipe offers a festive take on classic sangria with red wine, apple cider and bourbon! Enjoy either cold or hot for maximum festive cheer.
Ingredients: dry red wine, bourbon, apple cider, apple, orange, cinnamon sticks, ginger, rosemary
Harvest Punch {Easy Large Batch Cocktail}
Harvest Punch is an easy 4-ingredient cocktail perfect for fall gatherings and holiday parties, offering refreshing moscato flavor.
Ingredients: moscato, apple cider, pineapple juice, lemon lime soda, ice, garnish: orange slices and rosemary
Red Apple Cider Sangria
Red Apple Cider Sangria is the ideal fall cocktail to serve large adult party crowds with minimal effort.
It's a great easy solution for a party drink that requires only 15-20 minutes of prep time depending on how quickly you can chop fruit!
Ingredients: water, sugar, spices, Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon, apple cider, apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks
Sangria with Fresh Fruits
This Sangria recipe shows you how to take the basic recipe idea and create something totally unique. Choose your own adventure with a red or white wine sangria that you customize to add any fruits and juices you want.
Ingredients: fruit, red wine or white wine, juice, water, liquor, cinnamon stick, powdered sugar
Sassy Sangria (Bourbon White Sangria)
Sangria doesn't need to be sweet! In fact, our Sassy Sangria is dry and delectable. Made with Marlboro Sauvignon Blanc (my favorite), Kentucky Bourbon and Ginger Beer, it's full of flavor that you are going to love. Enjoy this bourbon sangria recipe as a holiday drink to serve in extra-large batches!
Ingredients: Sauvignon Blanc Wine, Bourbon, Minced Ginger, Ginger Beer, Orange, White Grapes, Blueberries, Figs
Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria Recipe
Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria Recipe makes an easy fall cocktail! Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or simply sipping while wrapping Christmas presents! With just sparkling apple cider and dry red wine as ingredients, this refreshing fall drink comes together quickly for delicious results!
Ingredients: apple, pear, cinnamon, orange, sugar, dry red wine, sparkling apple cider
Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria Recipe - Easy & Delish
Created using champagne, apple cider and other special ingredients, this Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria Recipe makes an irresistibly refreshing fall tasty beverage!
My go-to seasonal cocktail, this sparkling apple cider sangria is my absolute favorite seasonal beverage - perfect from Halloween through Christmas!
Ingredients: champagne or prosecco, apple cider, club soda, Disaronno, apples, cinnamon sticks
Sparkling Fall Punch with Crown Apple
Sparkling Fall Punch is an effortless fall cocktail made with Crown Apple, sparkling wine and apple cider that provides an easy way to serve a crowd this autumn season.
For an easy fall cocktail, look no further than this sparkling fall punch. It makes a lightly spiced yet refreshing cocktail with natural sweeteners that you can whip up in just two minutes!
Ingredients: Apple Cider, Sparkling Wine, Ginger Beer, Crown Royal Apple, Ice, Apples
White Sangria Recipe
This White Sangria recipe is sweet and fruity thanks to the Moscato wine, orange liqueur and variety of fresh fruits.
Ingredients: moscato, orange liqueur, club soda, peach, apple, orange, lemon, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, mint
Winter White Sangria
This Winter White Sangria makes an exceptional holiday cocktail!
Crafted with Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio wine, seasonal fruit and homemade cinnamon and maple syrup-infused simple syrup, it makes a festive centerpiece at any Thanksgiving table and promises to impress all your guests while elevating their Thanksgiving dinner experience.
Ingredients: white wine, blood orange juice, ginger simple syrup, pomegranate arils, blood oranges, Cointreau, rum
Virgin Sangria for Kids
This non-alcoholic Sangria for kids recipe is totally easy and makes them feel like they are getting a special treat! If your kids are anything like mine, they love to have virgin cocktails . And since I love sangria, I knew that the kids probably would like a virgin white sangria too.
Ingredients: white grape juice, lemon lime soda, fresh fruit
Apple Cider Sangria Mocktail
Enjoy this fresh and fruity Apple Cider Sangria Mocktail made with alcohol-free white wine! This easy cocktail is fun to create and perfect for fall entertaining!
This Apple Cider Sangria Mocktail recipe is both beautiful and delicious for fall, being easy to prepare, making it the ideal non alcoholic cocktail option for entertaining.
Ingredients: alcohol removed white wine, apple cider, ginger beer, simple syrup, pear, apple
Serving Sangria at Thanksgiving
When it comes to serving sangria at your Thanksgiving gathering, presentation is key. Here are some tips on how to best serve Sangria at Thanksgiving.
TIP: Remember to give the sangria a gentle stir before serving to ensure that all the flavors are well-mixed.
Glassware
You can literally serve Sangria in any type of glassware you want. Large wine glasses or stemless goblets will show off the vibrant colors and pieces of fresh fruit plus allow room for the ice and garnishes.
Make sure you use something transparent so your guests to appreciate the look.
Using a smaller glass, though, will ensure smaller portions which is great when trying to make sure you have enough for a large group. You also don’t want anyone getting too tipsy as the meal goes on.
Or maybe you do. There’s no judging. Family time can be hard.
Ice and Chill
Unless otherwise noted, sangria is best served chilled. Once you’ve prepared the recipe, allow it to chill in the refrigerator for two to four hours before serving.
When your guests arrive, add ice cubes to the glasses and pour the sangria over them.
It will keep the drink chilled but also helps to not dilute the flavors too much, too fast. If you are making sangria with liquor as well as wine, it will hold up to dilution a little bit better.
Garnishes
Garnishing your sangria is an opportunity to add a pretty finishing touch. Use some of the leftover fruits used in the sangria recipe. For example, float a slice of apple, a few fresh cranberries, or a sprinkle of pomegranate arils (also known as pomegranate seeds) on top of the cocktail.
Not only do these garnishes add a burst of color, but they also serve as a hint of the flavors that await.
Cinnamon sticks are a great garnish idea for Thanksgiving sangria recipes. It looks good and is especially great if there is also cinnamon in the recipe.
At the very least, you can toss in a fresh rosemary sprig. It looks festive and no doubt there will be other dishes with rosemary somewhere on your buffet.
For an extra festive touch, offer drink stirrers or cocktail picks decorated with seasonal symbols. These can be small decorative flags, leaf-shaped stirrers, or even mini decorative fruits on the end.
They add a fun element but also encourage stirring the cocktail to help combine the flavors.
Add Sparkling Water or Club Soda
If you prefer a lighter and more fizzy sangria, you can offer a splash of club soda just before serving. The bubbles add a refreshing twist and create a livelier drinking experience.
It’s also another easy way to stretch out a batch of Thanksgiving sangria to serve more people.
Additionally, the effervescence can help cleanse the palate between bites of rich Thanksgiving dishes.
Serve in Pitchers or a Drink Dispenser
To ensure that your guests can help themselves to refills easily, serve the sangria in a large pitcher or a drink dispenser with a tap. This will allow you to handle the rest of the hostessing duties and let your guests replenish their own glasses and enjoy their fall sangria at their own pace.
You can also serve it in a punch bowl but I find those tend to get messy with people serving themselves.
How to Make a few batches ahead of time
Preparing multiple batches of sangria ahead of time allows you to focus on other aspects of your Thanksgiving feast without sacrificing flavor or quality.
Scaling up the recipe to accommodate multiple batches is relatively simple. Start by determining the number of servings you need and adjust the ingredient quantities accordingly.
It’s important to taste and adjust the sweetness, acidity, and flavors of the sangria as you increase the quantities, ensuring that the balance remains perfect.
Most of the recipe cards on this list of sangrias for Thanksgiving will have an option to do the scaling math for you! Hallelujah. Math is hard.
You can make the full sangria recipe ahead of time up to the point of adding the ice and anything with carbonation. You’ll want to wait until just before serving to add those.
Since most sangria recipes call for 4 hours of resting time (where all those yummy seasonal flavors marry together in harmony) you can make it well in advance.
How to store leftover sangria
Sangria can typically be stored in the refrigerator (in an air-tight container) for up to 3-4 days, depending on the specific ingredients used. Fruits start to break down pretty fast so you’ll have to use your best judgement.
It’s usually best to consume it within 24-48 hours to enjoy the freshest flavors and textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditional sangria typically consists of wine, a mix of fruit (such as oranges and lemons), sweeteners (like sugar or simple syrup), and added spirits like brandy or liqueurs. However, there is an endless number of variations and creative twists on the traditional recipes, which often feature seasonal fruits, spices, or unique flavor combinations. I’ve tried to choose recipes for this list that have lots of those warm, fall flavors.
Sangria can be made with either red and white wine (and rosé or sparkling wine too!), and the choice ultimately depends on personal preference. Red wine often lends a deep and robust flavor, making it suitable for spiced and fruity sangrias. White wine, on the other hand, offers a lighter and more refreshing profile, perfect for citrus-infused or tropical sangrias. Try both and see which one you prefer!
Most of the recipes call out a specific type of wine to use. For red wine sangrias, you can use Pinot Noir, cabernet sauvignon, a red blend, tempranillo, zinfandel or grenache. For a white wine sangria, you can use sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, Vermentino, grenache blanc or reisling. I wouldn’t use chardonnay (unless specifically called out in a recipe) since it has a lot of oak flavor that may not play well with the other flavors.
The choice of fruits for your sangria can vary depending on personal preferences and the flavor profile you want to achieve. Traditional fruits used in sangria include oranges, lemons, limes, and apples. However, feel free to experiment with seasonal fruits like cranberries, pomegranates, figs, or even stone fruits. The key is to select fruits that complement the wine and add visual appeal to the drink.
For more holiday entertaining tips, check out my Friendsgiving Party Ideas post.
More easy cocktails for Thanksgiving
- Spiced Pear Bellini
- Pumpkin Martini
- Pumpkin Moscow Mule
- Spiced Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail
- Spiced Pear Mule
- Spiced Rum Daiquiri
- Holiday Spiced Wine Recipe