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

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Red Sangria

  • rioja wine
  • granny smith
  • lime
  • orange
  • orange juice
  • raspberry
  • cointreau
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GZ's Red Sangria

  • mint
  • lemon zest
  • brandied cherry
  • raspberry
  • orange liqueur
  • peach
  • cava
  • elderflower liqueur
  • red wine
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Best Red Sangria

  • seasonal fruit
  • affordable garnacha
  • orange
  • lemon
  • maple syrup
  • brandy
  • ice
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Red Sangria

  • ginger ale
  • red wine
  • shot brandy
  • sugar
  • lemon
  • lime
  • orange
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Sweet Red Sangria

  • orange
  • sugar
  • brandy
  • apple cider
  • cherry juice
  • red wine
  • granny smith apple
  • honey apple
  • cinnamon
  • mint
  • gingerale

Ingredient Breakdown

 
orange
red wine
brandy
sugar
lime
mint
lemon
orange juice
raspberry
orange liqueur
seltzer
apple
blueberry
strawberry
rioja wine
granny smith
cointreau
thyme
rosemary
sweet vermouth
fruit forward red wine
star anise pod
lemon zest
brandied cherry
peach
cava
elderflower liqueur
seasonal fruit
affordable garnacha
maple syrup
ice
ginger ale
shot brandy
apple cider
cherry juice
granny smith apple
honey apple
cinnamon
gingerale

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