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Sangria Drink

Sangria Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
5 from 1 vote
Elevate your summer gatherings with this unbeatable Sangria recipe! Packed with red wine, fresh fruit, and a splash of brandy, this crowd-pleaser is as refreshing as it is easy to make.
Prep time: 2 minutes
Mixing time: 2 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 892

Ingredients
 

  • 1 bottle of Red Wine
  • 1 orange - thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon - thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1½ oz Brandy
  • soda water - to top
  • Ice cubes
  • Additional fruits like berries, peaches, or an apple - (optional)

Equipment

  • Large Pitcher
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Stirrer or Wooden Spoon
  • Glasses for serving

Instructions

  • Prep Fruit: Slice 1 orange and 1 lemon thinly.
  • Sweeten: Add 2 tbsp sugar to the bottom of the pitcher.
  • Fruit Layer: Place the sliced orange and lemon into the pitcher.
  • Add Brandy: Pour 1½ oz Brandy over the fruit.
  • Pour Wine: Add 1 bottle of Red Wine.
  • Add soda: Fill up the pitcher with soda water.
  • Stir Well: Use a wooden spoon to stir, ensuring the sugar dissolves and add some ice.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Red Wine: I've used white wine or rosé when I'm out of red. The flavor profile changes, but it's still delicious.
  • Brandy: If you don't have brandy, a dark rum or flavored liqueur like peach schnapps works well.
  • Sugar: No sugar? Use honey or a sugar substitute. Just taste as you go to get the sweetness right.

Making a Pitcher of Sangria:

  • Scale: Double or triple the ingredients to make a larger batch. For example, use 2 bottles of wine, 2 shots of brandy, and so on.
  • Mix: Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher and follow the original steps.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Wine Substitute: Use grape juice or a non-alcoholic red wine.
  • Brandy Substitute: Omit or use a non-alcoholic vanilla or almond extract for some depth.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes and follow the original steps.

Making it Vegan:

  • Sugar: Make sure to use vegan sugar, as some sugars are processed using bone char.
  • Wine: Check that the wine you're using is vegan, as some wines use animal products in the filtration process.