1-Gathering and Prepping Ingredients: First things first, grab all your ingredients and get them ready. Wash and chop those 3 honey crisp apples and 3 pears thin slices work best for infusing flavor. Oh, and don’t forget to have your 1 bottle of white wine, 2 1/2 cups of fresh apple cider, and the rest lined up on the counter. This prep step keeps everything smooth sailing.

2-Mixing the Base: Next, in a large pitcher, combine the white wine, apple cider, ginger-flavored brandy, chopped apples, and chopped pears. Stir it all together gently aim for that perfect blend without mashing the fruit. As per the recipe, hold off on adding the 1 cup of club soda until just before serving to keep that fizzy goodness intact.

3-Chilling and Serving: Pop the pitcher in the fridge for at least one hour so the flavors can mingle and deepen. For more apple-inspired ideas, check out our maple apple breakfast crisp recipe. When it’s time to serve, add the club soda for that refreshing bubble, then pour over ice. This yields 4 to 6 servings, perfect for a small group or a cozy night.