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It doesn’t get a whole lot more refreshing than a big pitcher of Summer Sangria. This Spanish summer drink is made with red wine, Contreau, Brandy, oranges, lemon and a touch of sugar. Make a batch for you next weekend entertaining or just for patio sipping.

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Summer Sangria

What is Sangria


Sangria is a mixed alcoholic drink from Spain. Here in Spain, it’s generally made with red wine, fruit, brandy and a little sugar. Sometimes orange juice and other liquors are added. However, there are other varieties of Sangria, including Sangria made from white wine.

However you choose make it, it’s a wonderful and refreshing summer cocktail that’s great for summer sipping.

summer sangria in glasses with a pitcher
Summer Sangria

Notes About The Summer Sangria

  • This recipe uses oranges and lemons. However, you can add limes, apples or any other fruit that you like as well.
  • It’s important to soak the fruit for Sangria. I think soaking the fruit in the brandy before hand, helps give the sangria a deeper flavour. It is also a good idea to slightly squash or crush the fruit. This will help the flavours blend better in the sangria.
over head view of glasses of summer sangria
Summer Sangria

Does The Type Of Wine Matter For Making The Summer Sangria

I used a dry Rioja in this sangria. You can read all about that wine here, if you feel so inclinedLiving in this region, we have huge access to some great wines at even better prices.  You can even go so low as €2.50 for a pretty decent bottle of the red stuff.  That being said, any red wine will do for this Summer Sangria. Because it’s a mixed drink, don’t buy and expensive wine. Just a basic bottle of table red will do.

How To Serve This Summer Cocktail

Well, you know you are going to want to bust into the Spanish Cuisine for this one right! Why not make a big Chicken & Shrimp Paella, my Stewed Tuna in Onions or for something lighter my Spanish Serrano Ham and Cured Cheese Bruschetta. All great options.

Enjoy the summer cocktail my friends and I’ll see you all in a few days with some more kitchen inspiration.

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Summer Sangria

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Sangria

It doesn't get a whole lot more refreshing than a big pitcher of Summer Sangria. This Spanish summer drink is made with red wine, Contreau, Brandy, oranges, lemon and a touch of sugar. Make a batch for you next weekend entertaining or just for patio sipping.
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Spanish
Keyword: cocktails, refreshments
Servings: 8 glasses
Calories: 148kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 750 ml red wine red wine, dry
  • 1/4 Cup brandy
  • 1/4 Cup Cointreau
  • 1 Cup Orange juice
  • 1 Cup carbonated water
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 2 Oranges halved and cut into slices
  • 1 Lemon halved and cut into slices
  • Extra fruit slices for garnish
  • Ice

Instructions

  • Soak the fruit in the brandy for about 1/2 hour and set aside.
  • In a large pitcher, add the wine, Cointreau, orange juice, sugar and brandy with soaked fruit. Stir well and put in the fridge for about an hour to let the flavours blend. Remove from fridge and add the carbonated water. Serve over ice with orange or lemon slices for garnish.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Sangria
Amount Per Serving (1 glass)
Calories 148 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 11mg0%
Potassium 260mg7%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 141IU3%
Vitamin C 40mg48%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

By on August 16th, 2016
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