Classic Spanish Red Sangria (6 Servings)
Mix up a pitcher of this classic, fruity Sangria to share with friends this summer. This popular Spanish cocktail features a young red wine, cinnamon, fresh lemons, oranges and apples. Finished with a splash of soda water, it’s an easy drink to make ahead for entertaining!
While summer isn’t quite here yet, there’s no reason you can’t manifest some sunshine with a pitcher of this classic red sangria!
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting Spain or Portugal during the warmer months, you know all about this popular cocktail. Kind of like Tinto de Verano, it’s a wine based beverage that’s best served chilled.
This traditional Spanish version uses a few spoonfuls of sugar, whole cinnamon sticks, fresh citrus juice and a cheap bottle of red.
Serve alongside some classic Spanish tapas like Patatas Bravas and Croquetas de Jamón.
How to Make Sangria: 3 Simple Steps
Cointreau: For an extra citrusy punch, stir an ounce or two of Cointreau into the pitcher after chilling.
Picking the Right Red
Forget everything you thought you knew about wine when picking the wine for your sangria!
For a well balanced cocktail, we want a young wine that’s low in tannins. Something fruity, but not overpowering. Cheap red wine is the way to go here!
Names to look for in the wine section: Tempranillo, Merlot, Rioja, Garnacha, Malbec.
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Classic Spanish Red Sangria (Pitcher or Single Serve)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: cocktail, Drink
- Method: mixed
- Cuisine: spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Mix up a pitcher of this classic, fruity Sangria to share with friends this summer. This popular Spanish cocktail features a young red wine, cinnamon, fresh lemons, oranges and apples. Finished with a splash of soda water, it’s an easy drink to make ahead for entertaining!
Ingredients
- 1 bottle red wine (use a younger wine, low in tannins)
- 2 tbsp sugar or triple sec
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 3 oranges
- 2 lemons
- 1 apple
- 12 oz soda water of choice
Instructions
- Prep the fruit: Juice two of the oranges and one of the lemons into your pitcher. Slice the remaining citrus into rounds and dice the apple into cubes. Reserve a couple slices of the citrus for garnish before adding the rest of the fruit to the pitcher.
- Mix & chill: Add the wine, sugar or triple sec, and cinnamon sticks to the pitcher. Mix well then transfer to the fridge to chill for 2-3 hours.
- Finish & serve: Serve in glasses over ice, if desired, with slices of fresh citrus as a garnish. Finish the sangria by topping individual servings with soda water.
Equipment
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