The Best Sangria
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The Best Sangria
Description
This sangria recipe starts by combining sliced seedless citrus fruits with cognac and Cointreau, contributing depth and orange-flavored liqueur notes to the dry red wine base. Orange juice, lemon juice, and frozen lemonade concentrate add bright acidity and sweetness, blending into the spirit and wine for a layered flavor profile. The mixture chills overnight to meld the flavors fully.
Before serving, freshly chopped fruits such as strawberries or apples are added, lending fresh, textured bites to the drink. A splash of lemon-lime soda added just prior to serving adds effervescence and a light sweetness, balancing the alcohol with a sparkling character. The refreshing, fruit-imbued sangria makes for easy social enjoyment.
The recipe is flexible with fruit options and chilling time, and garnishes allow guests to tailor the drink. It suits casual entertaining with simple preparation and a pleasing blend of fruity and aromatic notes.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon sliced into rounds with seeds removed
- 1 orange sliced into rounds with seeds removed
- 1 lime sliced into rounds with seeds removed
- ½ cup cognac brandy
- ½ cup Cointreau triple sec
- 1 bottle red wine dry
- ⅓ cup orange juice pulp-free
- ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ⅓ cup lemonade concentrate frozen
- strawberry apples, oranges (add just before serving, chopped, fruits
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda add just before serving
Instructions
- Combine: In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine all ingredients (except for lemon-lime soda and chopped fruits). Stir well to incorporate and chill in fridge overnight.
- Fruit: About an hour or two before serving, add desired amount of chopped fruit.
- Soda: Right before serving, add the lemon-lime soda.
- Garnish: Reserve some chopped fruit in a dish as garnish, for guests to add into their drinks as they wish.
Notes
- Chill sangria overnight for best flavor development, or a minimum of 4 hours if short on time.
- Use seasonal fruits like pineapple, pear, or peaches as alternatives to the suggested fruits.
- Serve with additional fresh chopped fruits as garnish to customize servings.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 71IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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