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Sangria

Learn how to make authentic Spanish sangria with this easy sangria recipe.  It only takes a few minutes to prep, it's easy to customize with your favorite wine and fruit, and it's great for entertaining a crowd!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Spanish
Keyword: 4th of july, cocktail, vegetarian
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 bottles Spanish red wine (Rioja is most popular)
  • 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 bubbles: lemon-lime soda ginger ale or sparkling water

Instructions

  • Add the wine, brandy, orange juice, diced orange, diced apple, diced lemon and cinnamon stick to a large pitcher.  Stir to combine.  Taste and add in a few tablespoons of sweetener, if desired.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  • Serve the sangria over ice, topping off each glass with a splash of bubbly soda (or sparkling water) if desired.

Notes

Simple Syrup: To make simple syrup, just combine equal parts sugar (or honey) with water.  Give the mixture a stir and heat until the sugar (or honey) has dissolved.  Then use immediately, or cover and refrigerate in a sealed container until ready to use.