Red Sangria Recipe
red wine, brandy, cointreau, fresh fruit & juices
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Ingredients
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Base Liquids
Fruit
Optional Sweetener & Garnish
Method
Prepare the Fruit
- 1
Wash the orange, lemon, green apple, and strawberries thoroughly under cold water.
- 2
Slice the orange and lemon into thin rounds or half-moons, removing any seeds.
- 3
Core the apple and cut it into thin slices or small cubes.
- 4
Remove the stems from the strawberries and slice them in halves or quarters depending on size.
- 5
Set all prepared fruits aside in a large bowl.
Mix the Sangria Base
- 6
In a large pitcher, pour in the red wine, brandy, and Cointreau.
- 7
Add the freshly squeezed orange juice and lemon juice.
- 8
Stir to combine all the liquids well.
- 9
If desired, add simple syrup and mix until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
Combine and Chill
- 10
Add the sliced fruits to the sangria mixture in the pitcher.
- 11
Stir gently to incorporate the fruit with the liquids.
- 12
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4–6 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve
- 13
Just before serving, add ice cubes to glasses or the pitcher.
- 14
Top with chilled sparkling water or soda water for a fizzy finish, if desired.
- 15
Pour the sangria into glasses, making sure to include some fruit pieces in each glass.
- 16
Garnish with a few fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
