Thanksgiving Pumpkin Spice Sangria

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)

• ½ cup apple cider

• ¼ cup pumpkin spice syrup (or pumpkin puree + cinnamon syrup blend)

• 2 oz spiced rum or brandy

• 1 apple, thinly sliced

• 1 orange, sliced into rounds

• Cinnamon sticks (for garnish)

• Star anise (optional, for garnish)

• Ice

Instructions:

1. In a large pitcher, combine the wine, apple cider, pumpkin spice syrup, and spiced rum.

2. Stir well until fully blended.

3. Add apple and orange slices.

4. Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours to let the flavors infuse.

5. Serve over ice in a wine glass.

6. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and star anise.

Optional Rim:

Dip the rim of the glass in:

• Maple syrup

• Then dip into a mix of brown sugar + cinnamon