Red Sangria
Wine · Pitcher
Spain's summer pitcher — Rioja or Tempranillo with brandy, orange liqueur, fresh fruit, and a splash of orange juice, rested overnight so the fruit works its magic.
| Glass | Pitcher |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 11% |
| Category | batched |
| Flavor | fruity, batched, spanish, summer |
Ingredients
- Dry Red Wine1 bottle
- Brandy3 oz
- Orange Liqueur2 oz
- Fresh Orange Juice4 oz
- Sparkling Water6 oz
- Sugar3 tbsp
- Orange Slices1 whole
- Apple Slices1 whole
- Lemon Slices1 whole
Method
- Slice apples, oranges, and lemons into pitcher
- Pour wine, brandy, and orange liqueur over fruit, add sugar
- Refrigerate minimum 4 hours (ideally overnight)
- At service, top with orange juice and sparkling water
- Pour over ice in wine glasses; yields 6–8 servings
Pro Tips
- A Tempranillo or Garnacha is traditional; Malbec also works. Avoid Cabernet — too tannic after soaking fruit.
- Slice fruit thinly so it actually flavors the wine — big chunks just sit there.
- The sparkling water goes in LAST, at service, or your sangria goes flat.