Easy Traditional Red Sangria
Enjoy this easy traditional red sangria, a fruity Spanish beverage made with just 6 ingredients.
Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Muddler
Ingredients
Fruits
- ½ medium apple cored, skin on, chopped into small pieces
- ½ medium orange rind on, sliced into small pieces, large seeds removed
Liquids and Sugar
- 3-4 tablespoon organic brown sugar or 3 tablespoon (37.5 g) organic cane sugar
- ¾ cup orange juice plus more to taste
- ⅓ cup brandy plus more to taste
- 750 ml dry Spanish red wine
- ~1 cup ice to chill
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Add apples, oranges, and sugar to a large pitcher and muddle with a muddler or wooden spoon for 45 seconds.
- Add orange juice and brandy and muddle again to combine for 30 seconds.
- Add red wine and stir to incorporate, then taste and adjust flavor as needed.
- Add ice and stir once more to chill. Serve as is, or with a bit more ice. Garnish with orange segments (optional).
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours, though best when fresh.
Notes
For red wine, any fruity, full-bodied, somewhat-dry Spanish wine will do. Recipe adapted from Jamie Oliver Drinks Tube.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 21.4gProtein: 0.7gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 393mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14.5gVitamin A: 146IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1.1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!