Get ready! Here come the Thanksgiving posts! I know this stuff probably won't help you this year, but I can link to it next year to give you turkey day ideas! Plus, I wanted to share some pics from our day! And I thought it was only fitting that I began with cocktails!
This sangria was so yummy! It was a fun drink to have for fall. It was sweet, but not too sweet.
Spiced Apple Cider Sangria
Recipe via My Life as a Mrs.
Makes one large pitcher
Fall! Doubling this recipe is highly recommended!
Ingredients:
For the Spiced Apple Cider:
2 cups apple cider (the real stuff - opaque in color & found in the refrigerator section)
1/3 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
2 orange slices (rounds)
For the Spiced Apple Cider Sangria:
1 bottle inexpensive Spanish red wine
2 cups spiced apple cider (recipe above)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup brandy
Directions:
For the Spiced Apple Cider:
Mix together all ingredients in a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and then remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Strain before using.
For the Spiced Apple Cider Sangria:
Mix ingredients together in a large pitcher and garnish with orange wheels and cinnamon sticks. To serve, pour over ice.
Mix together all ingredients in a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and then remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Strain before using.
For the Spiced Apple Cider Sangria:
Mix ingredients together in a large pitcher and garnish with orange wheels and cinnamon sticks. To serve, pour over ice.
Corey's sister Laura & boyfriend Niko |
my sis Brooke |
Corey's sister Kelly |
rolling out the homemade noodles my mom makes |
an amazing roasted pear salad with blue cheese & cranberries that Corey's mom made |
they fried the turkeys this year again and it were the most amazing turkey i've ever had! I'm not usually a turkey person, too dry, but this was sooo moist and flavorful |
My mom brought this marshmallow vodka so we made white russian's with it - Yum! |
Corey and his dad being goofy |
my sis, mom, & me |
my sweet boy exhausted from all the attention |