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Spain Sangria

A refreshing Spanish drink perfect for gatherings, packed with fruity flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 glasses
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 bottle of red wine 750 ml, a fruity Spanish wine like Tempranillo works well
  • 1/4 cup of brandy
  • 1/4 cup of orange liqueur like Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • 1 orange sliced
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 lime sliced
  • 1 apple diced
  • 2 cups of soda water or lemon-lime soda for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar adjust based on sweetness preference
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Large pitcher or bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon for stirring
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Wash all the fruits thoroughly.
  2. Slice the orange, lemon, and lime into thin rounds and dice the apple into bite-size pieces.
  3. In a large pitcher, pour in the entire bottle of red wine, brandy, and orange liqueur.
  4. Add all the sliced and diced fruits into the pitcher.
  5. Stir in the sugar until dissolved, adjusting sweetness to taste.
  6. Let the Sangria chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  7. Just before serving, pour in the soda water or lemon-lime soda.
  8. Serve the Sangria over ice in glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Make your Sangria a day ahead for the best flavor infusion.