Caramel Apple Sangria with Spiced Rum and Cinnamon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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A festive sangria blending crisp apples, caramel syrup, and spiced rum, complemented by cinnamon sticks for a warming Halloween cocktail. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together dry white wine, spiced rum, apple cider for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 6 American cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine
1/2 cup spiced rum
1 cup apple cider
1/4 cup caramel syrup
1 medium, thinly sliced green apple
1 medium, thinly sliced red apple
2 cinnamon sticks
1 cup chilled club soda
as needed ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large pitcher, combine 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine, 1/2 cup spiced rum, 1 cup apple cider, and 1/4 cup caramel syrup. Stir well until caramel syrup dissolves.
Step 2: Add 1 medium thinly sliced green apple and 1 medium thinly sliced red apple to the pitcher.
Step 3: Drop in 2 cinnamon sticks and refrigerate the sangria for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
Step 4: Before serving, add 1 cup chilled club soda and ice cubes to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine and serve in glasses garnished with an extra cinnamon stick if desired.