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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 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 - 5 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 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

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  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.

Notes

  • *You should have roughly ½ c of orange juice and ¼ c of lemon juice.