Apple Cider Sangria With Prosecco (No Added Sugar) Fork In The Kitchen Recipe

I can’t think of a better fall party drink than a pitcher of Apple Cider Sangria sparkling with prosecco, crisp apples, and spiced cider. It’s festive, fruity, and guaranteed to disappear fast.

I’m obsessed with this Apple Cider Sangria because it tastes like fall without trying too hard. The apple cider brings that bold, tangy orchard flavor, and the prosecco keeps every sip crisp, bubbly, and a little too easy to love.

I like drinks that can hang out in a pitcher and still feel party-worthy, and this one absolutely does. But it’s not overly sweet or heavy, which is exactly why I keep coming back to it.

Bright, spiced, fruity, and dangerously sippable. And honestly?

It’s the kind of cocktail I want in my hand all season long.

Ingredients

• Prosecco keeps it bubbly and light, so it feels party-ready without trying too hard.
• Unsweetened apple cider brings cozy fall flavor, and it’s not syrupy sweet.
• Brandy adds warmth and a little kick, basically the grown-up backbone here.
• Fresh orange juice brightens everything up and keeps the cider from feeling too heavy.
• Apple slices soak up the drink and give you a crisp little snack.
• Orange slices look pretty, taste fresh, and make the whole pitcher smell amazing.
• Cinnamon sticks add that warm spice vibe without dumping in extra sugar.
• Whole cloves bring a deeper, cozy flavor, but they’re strong, so a little works.
• Rosemary sprigs make it smell fancy.

  Plus, they’re cute in the glass.

• Ice keeps it cold and easy to sip, especially when everyone’s lingering around.

Ingredient Quantities

• 1 (750 ml) bottle prosecco, chilled
• 4 cups unsweetened apple cider
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 large apple, thinly sliced
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 whole cloves
• Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
• Ice for serving

How to Make this

1. Chill the bottle of prosecco in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

2. In a large pitcher combine 4 cups unsweetened apple cider, 1/2 cup brandy, and 1/4 cup fresh orange juice.

3. Add the thinly sliced apple and thinly sliced orange to the pitcher.

4. Nestle in 2 cinnamon sticks and 4 whole cloves.

5. Stir the mixture gently to combine flavors.

6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 2 to 4 hours, to allow the fruit and spices to infuse.

7. Just before serving, pour in the chilled prosecco and stir gently to preserve bubbles.

8. Fill glasses with ice, ladle sangria over the ice, and garnish each glass with a rosemary sprig if desired.

Equipment Needed

1. Large pitcher
2. Measuring cups and measuring spoons
3. Jigger or liquid measuring cup for the brandy and orange juice
4. Sharp chef knife
5. Cutting board
6. Long-handled spoon for stirring
7. Ladle for serving
8. Champagne flutes or glasses and ice scoop or tongs

FAQ

Apple Cider Sangria With Prosecco (No Added Sugar) Fork In The Kitchen Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Pro Tips

1. Muddle or macerate a few apple and orange slices with a teaspoon of brown sugar or honey before adding them to the cider mixture if you want deeper, sweeter fruit flavor without altering the overall balance.

2. Steep the cinnamon sticks and cloves in warm cider for 10 minutes, then cool before combining with the rest. That helps extract more spice without leaving overly woody bits in the pitcher.

3. Add the prosecco right before serving and stir very gently so you keep as many bubbles as possible. If you need to prepare earlier, keep the cider mixture chilled and only top off individual glasses with prosecco at the table.

4. For a fragrant finishing touch, slap the rosemary sprigs to release the oils and use them as a skewer for a slice of orange or apple. It looks pretty and gives a subtle herbal lift without overpowering the drink.