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:
- Add apples, oranges, and sugar to a large pitcher and muddle with a muddler or wooden spoon for 45 seconds.
- Add orange juice and brandy and muddle again to combine for 30 seconds.
- 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.
- Add ice and stir once more to chill. Serve as is, or with a bit more ice. Garnish with orange segments (optional).
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours, though best when fresh.
Best Red Sangria Recipe
Red sangria is a sweet cocktail made from an infusion of Spanish red wine and fresh fruit. It’s a boozy fruit punch thats looks fancy, feels festive, and it’s great for making ahead of time. Watch how I make it in the video above!
Prep: 10min
Total: 10min
Yield: 12
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 44 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 750ml bottle of red wine
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1 apple (sliced)
- 2 oranges (one sliced and one juiced)
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- optional: maple syrup or honey to sweeten
- optional: sparkling water
- garnish with extra orange slices
Instruction:
- Dice the apple, orange, and lemon into small pieces. Make sure to leave the peels on and toss them into the pitcher along with the orange juice.
- Pour the wine, brandy and any sweetener into the pitcher. Then stir everything together until it’s all combined. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. The longer it sits, the more time the flavors can meld together.
- Serve this in individual glasses over ice. Then top with sparkling water if you’d like!
SANGRIA RECIPE | easy authentic red sangria
FAQ
What are the basic ingredients for sangria?
What type of red wine is best for sangria?
- Tempranillo Wine. Reach for a Tempranillo if you want to use a wine varietal native to Spain. …
- Garnacha Wine. This Spanish wine is made with Pinot Noir grapes. …
- Malbec Wine. …
- Monastrell Wine. …
- Zinfandel Wine.
What alcohol goes in a red sangria?
Red Wine: Spanish red wines are a go-to option for this recipe (see below for the best options). Liquor: To pair back with the red wine, it’s traditional to use a little brandy. Chopped Fruit: Classic sangrias use diced oranges, apples, and lemon.
What can I use instead of brandy in red sangria?
What fruits to put in red sangria?
