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A pitcher and glasses of Spanish sangria with red wine, citrus slices, apples, berries, and ice.

Classic Spanish Sangria

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A refreshing Spanish sangria made with dry red wine, citrus, apples, berries, orange liqueur, brandy, and sparkling water.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Sangria
  • 750 ml dry red wine one standard bottle
  • 1/2 cup orange liqueur such as triple sec
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup or to taste
  • 1 medium orange thinly sliced
  • 1 medium lemon thinly sliced
  • 1 medium apple cored and diced
  • 1 cup mixed berries optional
  • 2 cups sparkling water chilled
  • 2 cups ice for serving

Equipment

  • Large pitcher
  • Citrus knife
  • Long spoon
  • Stemless glasses

Method
 

Infuse the Wine:
  1. Add the orange, lemon, apple, and berries to a large pitcher.
  2. Pour in the red wine, orange liqueur, brandy, and simple syrup. Stir gently and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
Finish and Serve:
  1. Just before serving, stir in the chilled sparkling water.
  2. Fill stemless glasses with ice and spoon in some of the fruit. Pour over the sangria and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gSodium: 8mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14g

Notes

  • Use a dry, affordable red wine with enough fruit character to stand up to the citrus.
  • Add the sparkling water at the last moment so the drink stays lively.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, use alcohol-free red wine or grape juice with orange juice and sparkling water.