The Very Best Sangria
Elevate your next gathering with *The Very Best Sangria*, a vibrant and refreshing fruit-filled cocktail that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. This easy-to-make recipe features a dry red wine as its base—think Tempranillo or Garnacha—enriched with smooth brandy and a splash of freshly squeezed orange juice for a citrusy kick. The addition of ripe, colorful fruits like oranges, lemons, limes, crisp apples, and sweet strawberries not only adds bursts of flavor but also creates a striking presentation. Naturally sweetened with simple syrup and chilled to perfection with ice cubes, this sangria can be tailored to your taste with a bubbly twist of sparkling water just before serving. Perfect for summer parties or cozy dinners, this make-ahead cocktail gains complexity as the flavors meld together overnight. Delight your guests with this show-stopping sangria that captures the essence of celebration in every sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 ml Red wine (dry, such as Tempranillo or Garnacha)
- 120 ml Brandy
- 240 ml Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 large Orange
- 1 small Lemon
- 1 small Lime
- 1 medium Apple (crisp variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 150 grams Fresh strawberries
- 240 ml Sparkling water (or club soda, optional)
- 2 cups Ice cubes
Instructions
1. Start by washing all the fruits thoroughly.
2. Slice the orange, lemon, and lime into thin, round slices, leaving the skin on. Remove any seeds.
3. Core the apple and cut it into thin wedges; keep the peel for added color and texture.
4. Hull the strawberries and slice them in half.
5. In a large pitcher or bowl, combine the sliced orange, lemon, lime, apple wedges, and strawberries.
6. Pour the red wine, brandy, and orange juice over the fruits in the pitcher.
7. Add the simple syrup and stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
8. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. When ready to serve, add ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the sangria further.
10. If you prefer a bubbly sangria, top each glass with a splash of sparkling water or club soda right before serving.
11. To serve, use a ladle to pour the sangria into glasses, ensuring some fruit makes it into each glass for a visually stunning presentation.
12. Enjoy your perfectly chilled and flavorful sangria!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 51 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.4 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 91.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2311 mg | 49% | |
*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.
