Hard Cider Sangria

This is the drink we had for Thanksgiving this year and it was a big hit. It is made with hard cider and apple brandy and goes down real easy. It makes for a very festive fall drink if you are having a special occasion with a large group of people. The reason it is good for a large group of people is because you make it by the pitcher-full and people can help themselves.

We went through 1 pitcher for 3 of us and made a second pitcher when our fourth guest arrived. I love the way you put lots of slices of apples and oranges in it. A perfect fall, festive beverage to quench that thirst of yours.

Serves 6

2 thinly sliced unpeeled green and red apples

2 navel orange, quartered and thinly sliced crosswise

3 cup apple juice, chilled

6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 cup apple brandy

Six 22-ounce bottles hard apple cider, chilled ( 1 six pack)

ice

1. In a pitcher, combine the apples with the orange, apple juice, lemon juice and brandy.

2. Just before serving, add the hard cider.

3. Serve over ice.

Good bye to fall and hello to the beginning of the holiday frenzy!

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