Red Spanish Sangria

This red sangria recipe blends wine, fruit, and a hint of spice, making it the perfect drink for summer parties to holiday gatherings.

Prep Time15

chill time2

Course: alcoholic beverage

Cuisine: spanish

Servings: servings

Calories: 91kcal

1 bottle 750 ml of dry red wine (preferably Spanish, like Tempranillo or Garnacha)
¼ cup brandy
¼ cup orange liqueur such as Triple Sec or Cointreau
¼ cup white sugar adjust to taste
1 large orange peeled and thinly sliced
1 large lemon peeled and thinly sliced
1 large lime peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium apple cored and cut into thin wedges
1 cinnamon stick
1-2 cups club soda or more, depending on preference
Ice cubes

In a large pitcher or bowl, add the peeled and sliced orange, lemon, and lime. Gently muddle the citrus slices with a wooden spoon to release their juices and flavors.
Add the apple wedges to the pitcher with the muddled citrus. Sprinkle the white sugar over the fruit mixture and stir gently to help dissolve the sugar and coat the fruit.
Pour the brandy and orange liqueur over the fruit and sugar mixture. Stir well to combine and let it marinate for about 10 minutes. This helps the fruit soak up the flavors of the alcohol.
After 10 minutes, add the red wine to the pitcher. Drop in the cinnamon stick and stir gently to mix all the ingredients together.
Just before serving, add soda water to the sangria to give it a slight fizz. Adjust the amount of soda water based on your preference for a lighter or stronger sangria.
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the sangria over the ice, ensuring each glass includes some of the marinated fruit.