Ingredients
1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (Tempranillo or Garnacha)
1/2 cup brandy
1/4 cup orange liqueur (Triple Sec)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 medium orange, sliced into rounds
1 medium lemon, sliced into rounds
1 large apple, cored and chopped
1 cup sliced strawberries (optional)
1 cup club soda or ginger ale (optional, for serving)
Ice cubes
Instructions
Step 1: Add the sliced orange, lemon, and chopped apple to a large pitcher. Sprinkle the sugar over the fruit.
Step 2: Use a long wooden spoon to lightly muddle the fruit with the sugar for 30 seconds to release juices.
Step 3: Pour in the brandy and orange liqueur. Stir well and let sit for 15 minutes to allow the fruit to macerate.
Step 4: Add the bottle of red wine to the pitcher and stir to combine everything thoroughly.
Step 5: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to let the flavors develop.
Step 6: Before serving, stir the sangria again. Fill glasses with ice, pour the sangria over, and ensure each glass gets some of the soaked fruit. Top with club soda if a fizzier drink is desired.
Notes
For the best results, use a fruit-forward wine and let it chill overnight. If you prefer a sweeter drink, use ginger ale instead of club soda.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (8 oz)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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