Sangria
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Dry red wine — 750 ml (1 bottle)
- Brandy — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Orange liqueur — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Whole Fresh orange, sliced — 1
- Whole Fresh apple, chopped — 1
- Simple syrup — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Soda water, to top — 120 ml (4 oz)
Method
- Combine the wine, brandy, orange liqueur, chopped fruit and syrup in a large pitcher.
- Stir well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is better) to let the flavors meld.
- Add ice and top with soda water just before serving.
- Pour into individual wine glasses, distributing the fruit evenly.
Description: Spain's classic red wine punch, infused overnight with brandy, orange liqueur and fresh fruit for a deeply fruity, sociable drink.
Cultural Background: Traces to Spain and Portugal, with roots going back centuries to wine-and-water mixtures; the modern fruit-and-spirit version became internationally popular through the 1900s.
Tips: The longer the wine and fruit sit together before serving, the better the flavor — overnight is ideal.
Variations: White wine instead of red makes "Sangria Blanca," a lighter summer variant.
Serving Suggestion: Serve well chilled, distributing the macerated fruit among glasses.
Nutrition: Approx. 180 kcal per serving (of 4)
FAQs:
Q: Can I make this ahead of a party?
A: Yes — in fact it's better made a day ahead; just add the soda water and ice right before serving.
- Dry red wine — 750 ml (1 bottle)
- Brandy — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Orange liqueur — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Whole Fresh orange, sliced — 1
- Whole Fresh apple, chopped — 1
- Simple syrup — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Soda water, to top — 120 ml (4 oz)
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