Red Sangria
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Red Sangria
Description
Red Sangria brings together sliced citrus fruits—orange and lemon—and tart apple with brandy and a medium-bodied Spanish red wine, such as Rioja, Garnacha, Navarra, or Priorat. A touch of simple syrup can be added for sweetness, while cinnamon sticks and star anise pods lend warm, aromatic notes. The mixture is stirred and refrigerated for at least four hours or overnight, allowing fruit flavors to blend thoroughly with the wine and spirits.
The drink is served chilled, garnished with additional fresh fruit slices for color and balance. The infused fruit often takes on a deep purple hue from the wine, and serving it strained or with fruit pieces is a matter of preference.
Red Sangria is ideal for social occasions during warm weather, offering a refreshing, fruity, and slightly spiced beverage.
The notes suggest using a quality Mediterranean ingredient selection and emphasize the importance of choosing a medium-bodied red wine that complements the sangria’s flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 2 orange sliced in 1/2-inch rounds, plus more for garnish, navel
- 2 lemon sliced in 1/4-inch rounds, plus more for garnish
- 1 apple such as Pink Lady or Granny Smith), thinly sliced, plus more for garnish, tart
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1 red wine see notes for other Spanish red wine options, 750ml bottle, Rioja variety
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (optional)
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise pod whole
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!
Notes
- Use a medium-bodied Spanish red wine such as Rioja, Garnacha, Navarra, or Priorat for balanced flavor.
- Let the sangria chill for at least four hours or overnight to allow the fruit and spice flavors to infuse fully.
- Fruit slices will darken after infusion; serving with or without fruit pieces in the glass is up to preference.
- Add fresh fruit garnishes just before serving to brighten presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1372 kcal
% 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.
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