Description
This Easy Red Sangria with Brandy is a quick and fruity drink perfect for parties or summer gatherings. With simple ingredients like red wine, brandy, and fresh fruit, it’s easy to prepare and deliciously refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey (optional)
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 apple, diced
- 1–2 cups lemon-lime soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, mix red wine, brandy, orange juice, and sugar (if using) until sugar dissolves.
- Add the sliced orange, lemon, and diced apple. Stir gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, add soda or sparkling water for a refreshing fizz.
- Serve over ice with fruit slices.
Notes
For a slightly different flavor, substitute brandy with rum or triple sec. Adjust sweetness according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy red sangria, red sangria with brandy, summer drink, fruity sangria, party cocktail