Easy Classic Red Sangria: Refreshing Summer Beverage with Bright Fruits
By Sophia Reed
This Easy Classic Red Sangria is perfect for your meal prep and crowd-pleasing needs, allowing you to ready it a few hours ahead. It's a refreshing blend of red wine and fresh fruits like oranges and apples, ideal for summer gatherings.
Key ingredients include a bottle of dry red wine, brandy, orange juice, and sugar that balances the tartness of the fruits. The quality of the wine will significantly influence the taste, so choose something you enjoy drinking on its own.
While preparing, muddling the fruit with sugar will release juices and flavors, creating a vibrant blend. The most common mistake is over-muddling the fruit, as it can make the mixture mushy. Stir gently to combine the ingredients without damaging the fruit too much.
Serve over ice and garnish with additional fruit slices for an extra pop of color. Leftovers can be refrigerated, but for the freshest taste, consume within a day, as the fruit may become soggy over time.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Ideal for batching since you can easily double the recipe for gatherings, ensuring everyone has a refreshing drink.
- The fruit can be prepped ahead of time and combined just before serving, keeping the flavors fresh.
- Red sangria tastes even better after a few hours of chilling, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes; this sangria can be enjoyed year-round, from summer BBQs to holiday gatherings.
- Leftovers can last in the fridge for a day, although adding fresh fruit slices will revive its appearance and taste.
Ingredients
- •1 bottle Spanish red wine (or any dry red wine)
- •1 third cup brandy
- •3 quarter cup orange juice
- •3 tablespoon sugar (brown or white)
- •0.5 orange sliced into small pieces
- •0.5 apple sliced into small pieces
Instructions
- 1
Cut your fruit (with the skin on) into small pieces and toss into a large pitcher.
- 2
Add sugar and muddle the sugar and fruit together with a large wooden spoon.
- 3
Add orange juice and brandy, and muddle again for about 30 seconds.
- 4
Add the red wine and stir well.
- 5
Taste and adjust sweetness with more sugar, brandy, or orange juice if desired.
- 6
Pour over ice and garnish with fruit slices.
