Spanish•gourmet
Classic Spanish Sangria
Spanish red wine meets oranges, apples, lemons, and brandy in this classic Spanish red sangria, perfect for any summer party or cookout.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 14 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 bottle (750mL) Spanish red wine ((Tempranillo or Grenache work very well))
- ¼ c brandy
- 2 oranges
- 2 lemons
- 2-3 Tbsp sugar
- 1 red apple
Instructions
- 1
Mix the red wine and brandy in a pitcher.
- 2
Juice one orange and one lemon and add the juice to the pitcher with the wine.*
- 3
In a small bowl, mix 2 Tbsp sugar with 2 Tbsp warm water until dissolved. Add the sugar water to the pitcher. Stir the sangria and taste it. If it needs additional sweetness, continue adding 1 Tbsp of sugar mixed with 1 Tbsp water until your desired sweetness is achieved.
- 4
Slice and halve one orange, one lemon, and the apple. Add the fruit slices to the sangria. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.