Description
Red Sangria is a classic Spanish cocktail known for its fruity and refreshing flavors. This easy-to-make recipe combines red wine with brandy, orange liqueur, and a mix of fresh fruits, perfect for entertaining or a relaxing day in the sun.
Ingredients
Scale
Red Sangria Ingredients:
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine (such as Tempranillo or Merlot)
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey (optional)
- 1 orange (sliced)
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 1 lime (sliced)
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries or raspberries
- 1 apple (cored and diced)
- 1 1/2 cups sparkling water or club soda (chilled)
- ice for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, mix the wine, brandy, orange liqueur, and sugar/honey. Stir until sweetener dissolves.
- Add Fruits: Include orange, lemon, lime, apple, and berries. Refrigerate for 4-24 hours.
- Finish and Serve: Just before serving, add chilled sparkling water. Serve over ice with fruit pieces.
Notes
- Use a fruit-forward red wine for best results.
- Customize with seasonal fruits like peaches or blackberries.
- For a sweeter sangria, consider adding a splash of orange juice or additional honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
