Spanish Sangria

Ethnic/National Origin: Spain
Meal Type: Beverage
Allergy Info.: Unknown
Submitted by: Rosa Salgado-Rodriguez
What it means to you?

Sangria is an alcoholic beverage in Spain and Portugal. A punch, sangria traditionally consists of red wine and chopped fruit, often with other ingredients and spirits.

Sangria recipes vary wildly even within Spain, with many regional distinctions. The base ingredients are always red wine . Traditionally Sangria may be mixed with local fruits such as peaches, nectarines, berries, apples, pears or global fruits such as pineapple or lime and sweetened with sugar and orange juice. Sangria blanca (sangria with white wine) is a more recent innovation.

Suggested Equipment: Pitcher
Ingredients
  • 2
    Oranges
  • 2
    Apples
  • 1
    tbsp
    Confectioner's Sugar
  • 2
    bottles
    Red Wine
  • 2
    oz
    Triple Sec
  • 1/2
    cup
    Brandy
  • 2/5
    cup
    Club Soda
  • 1/4
    cup
    Orange Juice
  • 1
    cup
    Ice
Preparation:
  1. Cut oranges and apples, either lengthwise or cubes, whatever you prefer, add to pitcher
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients, with the exception of the wine and ice
  3. Mix and let it sit for a while -- the more it sits, the more alcohol the fruit absorbs
  4. When ready to serve, add the wine and ice.