Sangria is an alcoholic beverage that originated in Spain and Portugal. It is a punch that traditionally consists of red wine and chopped fruit, often with other ingredients or spirits. The color of sangria depends on the wine used, with red wine being used for red sangria and white wine being used for white sangria. Some common ingredients in sangria include:
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Fruit: Sangria may be mixed with local fruits such as peaches, nectarines, berries, apples, pears, or global fruits such as pineapple or lime.
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Sweetener: Sangria is often sweetened with sugar and orange juice.
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Liquor: Some sangria recipes feature additional ingredients, such as brandy, rum, or a flavored liqueur.
To make sangria, the wine, fruit, sweetener, and liquor are mixed together in a large pitcher and refrigerated for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. The sangria is then served over ice, and can be topped off with a splash of bubbly soda or sparkling water if desired.
