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Red Sangria
Flavorful sangria is a mix of wine, fruit, spices, and sweetener. It’s easy to whip up and best when chilled to allow the flavors to meld, so it’s very make-ahead friendly. Plus, no need to dirty a mixing bowl, you can mix red sangria directly in the pitcher.
Prep Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 1372 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Spanish
Ingredients
- 2 navel oranges, sliced in 1/2-inch rounds, plus more for garnish
- 2 lemons, sliced in 1/4-inch rounds, plus more for garnish
- 1 tart apple (such as Pink Lady or Granny Smith), thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1 (750ml) bottle of Rioja red wine (see notes for other Spanish red wine options)
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (optional)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 whole star anise pods
Instructions
- Mix. In a large pitcher, mix together the oranges, lemons, apples, brandy, red wine, simple syrup (if using), cinnamon, and anise.
- Chill. Let the mixture sit, refrigerated, overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish and serve. When ready to serve, pour the Sangria into glasses and garnish with the oranges and apple slices. Salud!
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- You can use any medium-bodied red wine you like to make Red Sangria. Try it with Garnacha, Navarra, or Priorat.
- The fruit that infuses with the sangria overnight will take on a deep purple color. You can either strain it out or serve it in the pitcher and glasses, whatever your preference. Either way, we recommend adding some additional fresh fruit to add a beautiful bright color.
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- You can use any medium-bodied red wine you like to make Red Sangria. Try it with Garnacha, Navarra, or Priorat.
- The fruit that infuses with the sangria overnight will take on a deep purple color. You can either strain it out or serve it in the pitcher and glasses, whatever your preference. Either way, we recommend adding some additional fresh fruit to add a beautiful bright color.
Nutrition Information
Calories
137.2kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
24.8g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
178.7mg
(5%)
Fiber
3.4g
(14%)
Sugar
18.3g
(37%)
Vitamin A
144IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
48.2mg
(54%)
Calcium
46.9mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1372
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137.2kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 24.8g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 178.7mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 14% |
| Sugar | 18.3g | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 144IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 46.9mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.