Summer Sangria (with Red or White Wine)
This simple summer sangria can be made with either red or white wine and your favorite summer fruit. It’s slightly sweet, very fruity, and refreshing on a hot summer day. Scale up as needed to share with a crowd!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ cup brandy , or fruit liqueur
- 750 ml bottle red wine or white wine
- 2 cups fresh fruit such as citrus slices, berries, peaches, apples, etc. , sliced or chopped as needed
Optional:
- Ice , or use frozen fruit
- Sparkling water or ginger ale , to taste
Instructions
- Add sugar, orange juice, and brandy to a quart-sized pitcher and stir for about 1 minute until sugar is dissolved.
- Add red or white wine and fruit and stir until combined.
- Chill completely in the fridge, at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours. If chilling more than 2 hours, I recommend waiting to add the fruit as it can discolor over time.
- Serve over ice, adding sparkling water or ginger ale if desired.
Notes
- If using a sweeter wine, omit or adjust the sugar.
- Use a wine that tastes good all on its own, but wine does not need to be expensive. I love the fruitiness of Pinot grapes, so Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir are my favorites.
- Opt for light and bright white wines such as Pinot Grigio, dry Riesling, un-oaked Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc.
- Consider using Pinot Noir, Malbec, or Zinfandel wine for a rich and flavorful red sangria.
- Cognac or traditional American brandy will work great. Grand Marnier, Gran Gala, or Cointreau (all orange-flavored), peach brandy/schnapps, Chambord (raspberry liqueur) or crème de cassis (blackberry liqueur) are other options.
Calories: 130kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 98mg, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 31IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 1mg
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