15 Homemade Fresh Sangria Recipes to Enjoy All Year Long (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients for sangria? ›

Originally, sangria was aged wine mixed with fruit and spices, such as cinnamon, then evolved through time into regional variations. Our recipe combines red wine with orange juice, brandy, apples, blueberries, strawberries, and a cinnamon stick to create the classic fruity, spiced flavor.

I made 4 gallons of Sangria for our housewarming party — and with about 20 people we had a gallon left. But looking at the math, if every person there had 1 serving of Sangria (which I think is a fair way of looking at it) you'll need a minimum of 9 gallons.

The best wine for sangria is Garnacha (also called Grenache) or Pinot Noir. Garnacha comes from Spain, so it's my top pick for authentic Spanish sangria! Choose an inexpensive wine (under $20) that you would enjoy on its own. Why Garnacha and Pinot Noir?

Refrigerate in a Small Airtight Container: The secret to making sangria last longer is to prevent air exposure. First, scoop out fruit pieces that go limp and mushy like apple, melon cubes and citrus fruits.

What is Reál Sangria? Made 100% from Spanish wine and natural citrus fruit flavors.

Any juicy fruits (such as citrus, berries, grapes, pineapple, mango, kiwi, etc.) would be delicious. Add fresh ginger: If you would like to give your sangria a bit of a kick, muddle in a few slices of fresh ginger.

Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. The sangria gets softer, sweeter, and much more delicious overnight in the fridge. Top with sparkling water.

EU law says bottles from Spain are limited by law to less than 12% alcohol by volume (ABV). Bottles produced in the U.S. usually have between 5% and 15%. Sangria made with red wine is usually stronger than white wine punches.

Turns out, there's a pretty simple way to estimate how much wine to buy for a party. It's easy to remember and is pretty accurate. Here it is: buy one bottle of wine per invited guest. That's it.

Check in with the information on the label here, but generally speaking Sangria should keep and drink well for about 3-4 days after opening.

Can you leave fruit in sangria overnight? ›

Classic Spanish sangria is made with red wine, fruit, a little sugar and brandy. Once all of the ingredients are combined, they allow the sangria to sit for a few hours, usually overnight. This allows the fruit to soak up the wine and flavor the sangria.

When it's time to serve, pop a few slices of the frozen fruits into each glass, pour your sangria over it, and savor each sip. The frozen fruit will keep your drink icy cold, won't dilute your drink, and you'll have some bonus wine-soaked fruits to enjoy after you've drained your glass!

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. I added a bit more brandy, orange juice and brown sugar.

Here is a rough guideline: EU law says bottles from Spain are limited by law to less than 12% alcohol by volume (ABV). Bottles produced in the U.S. usually have between 5% and 15%. Sangria made with red wine is usually stronger than white wine punches.

Alc. 7% to 10% by volume. Product of Spain.

This post may contain affiliate links. White Sangria, or “Sangría Blanca” as it's called in Spain, is an easy-to-make pitcher co*cktail of crisp white wine, fresh fruit, and sherry.