15 Homemade Fresh Sangria Recipes to Enjoy All Year Long (2024)

FAQs

What are the basic ingredients for sangria? ›

Step 1In a large pitcher, mix wine, orange juice, brandy, and granulated sugar. Stir in oranges, apples, blueberries, strawberries, and cinnamon. Step 2Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.

I made 4 gallons of Sangria for our housewarming party — and with about 20 people we had a gallon left. But looking at the math, if every person there had 1 serving of Sangria (which I think is a fair way of looking at it) you'll need a minimum of 9 gallons.

1) Bottle of Garnacha or Pinot Noir

Garnacha comes from Spain, so it's my top pick for authentic Spanish sangria! Choose an inexpensive wine (under $20) that you would enjoy on its own. Why Garnacha and Pinot Noir? They're fruity, low-tannin red wines.

"When choosing a brandy, it is best to go toward a Spanish one made with Spanish grapes," said Trujillo. "I find Carlos I Solera Gran Reserva Brandy to be perfect for sangria." This brandy was aged in American oak casks and has notes of vanilla and caramel.

Any dry red wine will work, but we like to use fruity Spanish wine, such as Garnacha for the best flavor results. It doesn't have to be the most expensive bottle either.

It is recommended to add citrus, stone or tropical fruits for the perfect Sangria. If you prefer softer fruits such as berries, watermelon or melon, then add them just before serving so they don't get too soft and mushy. Don't forget to add a splash of sparkling water or soda for a little bit of extra fizz.

Turns out, there's a pretty simple way to estimate how much wine to buy for a party. It's easy to remember and is pretty accurate. Here it is: buy one bottle of wine per invited guest. That's it.

EU law says bottles from Spain are limited by law to less than 12% alcohol by volume (ABV). Bottles produced in the U.S. usually have between 5% and 15%. Sangria made with red wine is usually stronger than white wine punches.

A bottled sangria with 13.9% alcohol content is getting people so drunk that it's being called the 'new Four Loko'

Is sangria better with rum or brandy? ›

I prefer my red wine sangria with a white rum, but you can also use dark rum, brandy, or or an orange liqueur like triple sec or cointreau! Citrus: IMO, sangria isn't sangria without the citrus! This is what gives it that punchy flavor and takes away the “alcohol” flavor.

Spanish Reds

When in doubt, stay mainly in Spain, where sangria traditionally hails from. A traditional Spanish red wine with plenty of backbone and a hint of spice (like Garnacha, Tempranillo, or a Rioja blend) will always lead you to a supremely balanced glass of red sangria.

This authentic sangria recipe is a terrific version of the popular wine drink. You can add any fruit that you want, but I find that apples and pears absorb all the rum. This one is not diluted with carbonated beverages. I have had much success with red Burgundy wine and white rum, though spiced rum is nice too.

"The fruit will get mealy and limp, and the sangria will taste bitter," says Martinez. In general, aim for at least 30 minutes but no more than 2 hours, as in this recipe for Blood Orange Sangria.

It can be produced using grapes or other types of fruit, such as apples. Calvados, pisco, armagnac, and applejack are all types of brandy. Unlike cognac, brandy can be made anywhere in the world.

To make 1 mimosa cocktail: In a champagne flute, combine 1/3 cup chilled sparkling wine and 1/3 cup chilled orange juice.

Alc. 7% to 10% by volume. Product of Spain.