When you hear the word “sangria,” you immediately think – summertime, porch sitting and some good old day drinking. Because what’s better than a sweet glass of wine accompanied with alcohol-soaked fruits to make the day (or night) complete. But chances are, you may not associate sangria with cold temperatures. Well, we have one fall-themed sangria that will make you rethink your favorite summertime sparkling drink.

After all, the slight buzz from a sangria is the perfect way to warm you up during the cold months, especially before the temps drop to downright freezing. So this Thursday night, whether you decide to hit the town or stay at home to indulge in a little fall flavored bubbly, make sure you imbibe on this apple tasting sangria. Here’s how:

Buy It

If that drink (above) doesn’t look tasty to you then I don’t know what does. This Apple Sangria from Legal Harborside is the perfect accompaniment to your fall flavored meals. The combination of apple-flavored vodka, Domaine de Canton, plum wine, sparkling apple cider and cinnamon come together to make one hell of an autumn flavored sangria. Cheers to that. You can sip on the delicious cocktail at Legal Harborside’s first floor and on their Rooftop.

Make It

Or, if this week has been a long one, indulge in tasty apple sangria right at home. According to Legal Harborside’s bartending experts, here’s how you can make the exceptional drink right in your very own kitchen.

Apple Sangria

Ingredients:

1 ˝ oz. Gekkeikan Plum Wine

1 oz. Absolut Orient Apple (a.k.a. Brooklyn)

Ľ oz. Domaine de Canton

Ľ oz. Cinnamon Syrup

3 oz. Duche de Longueville Sparkling Apple Cider

Method:

Combine ingredients and pour over ice in a large wine glass.

Garnish with mini-apple soaked in cinnamon syrup.