To make sangria, here is a simple and classic recipe:
Ingredients
- 2 bottles of Spanish red wine (Rioja is a popular choice)
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 2 oranges (one juiced and one diced)
- 1 green apple, diced
- 1 lemon, diced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Optional sweetener (simple syrup or maple syrup)
- Optional sparkling soda (lemon-lime soda, ginger ale, or sparkling water)
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the wine, brandy, orange juice, diced orange, diced apple, diced lemon, and cinnamon stick. Stir well.
- Taste and add sweetener if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours to let the flavors meld.
- Serve over ice, and optionally top each glass with a splash of sparkling soda for some bubbles.
This method creates an authentic Spanish sangria that is easy to customize with different fruits or sweeteners.
Other variations include adding raspberries or strawberries, using orange liqueurs like Cointreau instead of brandy, or chilling the sangria overnight to deepen the flavor. The key is using a good quality but not too expensive red wine, fresh fruit, and letting it chill to infuse the flavors.
For a white sangria variant, use white wine, strawberries, citrus, maple syrup, and a splash of rum.
This is a great go-to recipe for a refreshing and fruity sangria perfect for entertaining.
