Sangria Recipe

Easy Traditional Red Sangria

Simple, traditional Red Spanish Sangria made with simple methods and just 6 ingredients. The perfect fruity summer beverage that’s adaptable and delicious!

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 cup

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 cup, calories 268 kcal, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Protein 0.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Saturated Fat 0.02 g, Sodium 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14.5 g, unSaturated Fat 0.05 g

Ingredients:

• 1/2 medium apple ((cored, skin on, chopped into small pieces))
• 1/2 medium orange ((rind on, sliced into small pieces, large seeds removed // plus more for garnish))
• 3-4 Tbsp organic brown sugar ((or 3 Tbsp (37.5 g) organic cane sugar as original recipe is written))
• 3/4 cup orange juice ((plus more to taste))
• 1/3 cup brandy ((plus more to taste))
• 750 ml bottle dry Spanish red wine*
• ~1 cup Ice to chill

Instruction:

1. Add apples, oranges, and sugar to a large pitcher and muddle with a muddler or wooden spoon for 45 seconds.
2. Add orange juice and brandy and muddle again to combine for 30 seconds.
3. Add red wine and stir to incorporate, then taste and adjust flavor as needed. I added a bit more brandy, orange juice and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
4. Add ice and stir once more to chill. Serve as is, or with a bit more ice. Garnish with orange segments (optional).
5. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours, though best when fresh.

Red Sangria

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Prep: 15min

Total: 2h20min

Yield: 6 – 8 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 245 Calories, Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 6 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 21 g, Protein 1 g

Ingredients:

• 1 (750-ml.) bottle red wine
• 3/4 c. fresh orange juice
• 1/2 c. brandy
• 1/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 apple, sliced
• 1 c. fresh blueberries
• 1 c. sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 (3″) cinnamon stick

Instruction:

1. In a large pitcher, mix wine, orange juice, brandy, and granulated sugar. Stir in oranges, apples, blueberries, strawberries, and cinnamon.
2. Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.

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