2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and sliced ¼ inch thick
1 tablespoon crushed cardamom pods
1 tablespoon whole cloves
¾ cup brandy
2 (750 ml) bottles Spanish red wine
4 to 6 cups apple cider
1 cup fresh orange juice
Sliced apples, star anise pods, cinnamon sticks, and dried oranges, to serve
Instructions
Place apple slices, cardamom pods, and cloves in a large pitcher. Pour brandy over apples and let stand at least 10 minutes. Stir in wine, apple cider, and orange juice. Cover and chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours. Serve warm or cold with sliced apples, star anise, cinnamon sticks, and dried oranges.
Recipe by Southern Lady Magazine at https://southernladymagazine.com/apple-cider-sangria-recipe/