The Best Summer Sangria
Cool off and celebrate the season with *The Best Summer Sangria*, a vibrant and refreshing drink perfect for backyard barbecues or lazy afternoons on the patio. This crowd-pleasing sangria combines the bold flavors of dry red wine with freshly squeezed orange juice, a splash of smooth brandy, and just the right touch of sweetness from simple syrup. Packed with sunny citrus slices, juicy strawberries, and plump blueberries, it’s a colorful medley of summer's finest fruits. After a chill in the fridge to allow the flavors to meld, a fizzy splash of sparkling water adds an irresistibly crisp finish. Quick to prepare and customizable to your liking, this recipe is a must-have for entertaining, offering bold flavors and dazzling presentation in every glass.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 ml Red wine (dry or semi-dry)
- 1 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 cup Brandy
- 2 tablespoons Simple syrup
- 1 Orange
- 1 Lemon
- 1 Lime
- 1 cup Strawberries
- 0.5 cup Blueberries
- 1 cup Sparkling water or club soda
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 4 sprigs Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and prepare all fruits: thinly slice the orange, lemon, and lime, and hull and slice the strawberries.
In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, orange juice, brandy, and simple syrup. Stir thoroughly to mix.
Add the sliced orange, lemon, lime, strawberries, and blueberries into the pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
Cover and refrigerate the sangria for at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours) to allow the flavors to meld together.
Just before serving, pour in the sparkling water or club soda and stir gently.
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the sangria over the ice, making sure each glass gets a mix of fruit.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 64 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.3 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1978 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
