Sangría — the Spanish way (less sweet, more wine)
Real Spanish sangría is a wine punch, not a fruit salad with alcohol. Young Rioja, orange, a little brandy, and restraint with the sugar.
Prep 10 minCook 2 h chillingServes 6easy
150
Calories
Approximate, per 1 glass (~200ml). Values vary by recipe and portion.
Ingredients
- ·1 bottle young fruity red wine (Rioja joven or garnacha)
- ·1 orange, thinly sliced
- ·1 lemon, thinly sliced
- ·50 ml Spanish brandy (or triple sec)
- ·2 tbsp sugar
- ·1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- ·Chilled sparkling water to finish
- ·Plenty of ice
Method
- 1
Dissolve the sugar in the brandy in a large jug.
- 2
Add the wine, fruit slices and cinnamon. Stir gently.
- 3
Refrigerate at least 2 hours — overnight is better.
- 4
Serve over ice, topped with a splash of sparkling water. Never let it go flat or warm.
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