Red sangria
Sangria is a wine-based punch that originated in Spain. The traditional recipe calls for red wine, fruit, sugar, and brandy, but there are many variations.
Sangria recipes first appeared in print in the 18th century, but the drink is thought to be much older. The name Sangria comes from the Spanish word for blood, which is fitting because of the drink's deep red color.
Sangria became popular in the United States in the 1960s, when Spanish wines were first imported in large quantities. American bartenders began experimenting with the drink, and soon there were many different versions of Sangria.
Advice
When making red sangria, it is important to use a good quality Spanish red wine, such as a Rioja or a Ribera del Duero. Be sure to also use fresh seasonal fruits, such as oranges, lemons, apples, and berries. To give the sangria a bit of sweetness, add a bit of simple syrup or honey before adding any spirits or additional liqueurs. Finally, don't forget to let the sangria chill for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to develop. Enjoy!
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Recipes
Best-Ever Red Sangria
- seltzer
- red wine
- apple
- orange
- blueberry
- orange juice
- strawberry
- brandy
- sugar
Red Sangria
- rioja wine
- granny smith
- lime
- orange
- orange juice
- raspberry
- cointreau
Red Sangria with Herbs and Citrus
- mint
- thyme
- brandy
- rosemary
- orange liqueur
- sweet vermouth
- fruit forward red wine
- lemon
- lime
- orange
- sugar
- star anise pod
GZ's Red Sangria
- mint
- lemon zest
- brandied cherry
- raspberry
- orange liqueur
- peach
- cava
- elderflower liqueur
- red wine
Red Sangria
- ginger ale
- red wine
- shot brandy
- sugar
- lemon
- lime
- orange
Best Red Sangria
- seasonal fruit
- affordable garnacha
- orange
- lemon
- maple syrup
- brandy
- ice
Sweet Red Sangria
- orange
- sugar
- brandy
- apple cider
- cherry juice
- red wine
- granny smith apple
- honey apple
- cinnamon
- mint
- gingerale