Description
This Best Red Sangria Recipe is vibrant, fruity, and full of flavor. Perfect for summer parties or festive gatherings, it combines red wine, brandy, citrus, and fresh fruit for a refreshing and easy-to-make drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- 1/4 cup sugar or honey (optional)
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, thinly sliced
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 1–2 cups sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
- Ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, stir together red wine, brandy, orange liqueur, and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
- Add the sliced orange, lemon, lime, diced apple, and berries. Stir gently.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld.
- Before serving, add sparkling water or soda for a refreshing fizz.
- Serve over ice, garnished with fresh fruit slices.
Notes
For a sweeter sangria, increase the sugar or use soda instead of sparkling water. Experiment with seasonal fruits such as peaches, pineapple, or pomegranate for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: best red sangria, red sangria recipe, Spanish cocktail, party punch, summer drink, fruity sangria