Best Red Sangria Recipe
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Best Red Sangria Recipe
Description
Best Red Sangria Recipe combines red wine and brandy with a mixture of sliced apples, oranges, and lemon, including the citrus peel, which enhances the drink's complexity. Citrus juice adds brightness while the fruit slices release their flavors as they soak. The optional sweetener balances the tartness, and resting the sangria in the refrigerator for at least four hours allows the flavors to meld fully. Serving over ice with optional sparkling water introduces a light bubbly texture.
The method involves layering diced fruit in a pitcher, mixing in wine, brandy, and sweetener, then chilling for flavor development. The fruit can be cut smaller for easier serving and garnishing individual glasses with extra slices adds an inviting presentation.
Enjoy this sangria chilled as a casual drink that pairs well with light meals or snacks. Its fruity profile and moderate alcohol content make it adaptable to various occasions. Adjust sweetness and sparkling water according to taste preferences for a personalized touch.
Ingredients
- 1 ml red wine
- ½ cup brandy
- 1 apple sliced
- 2 orange one sliced and one juiced
- 1 lemon sliced
- maple syrup optional, or honey, or other sweetener of choice
- sparkling water optional
- orange garnish with extra slices
Instructions
- Dice the apple, orange, and lemon into small pieces. Make sure to leave the peels on and toss them into the pitcher along with the orange juice.
- Pour the wine, brandy and any sweetener into the pitcher. Then stir everything together until it's all combined. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. The longer it sits, the more time the flavors can meld together.
- Serve this in individual glasses over ice. Then top with sparkling water if you'd like!
Notes
- Cut fruit into small pieces, including quartered citrus slices, for easy serving and garnish.
- Refrigerate sangria for several hours or overnight to allow flavors to fully develop.
- Add sparkling water just before serving to retain effervescence.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 44kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 57IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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