- What wine should I use?
- You don't need the most expensive vintage, but cheap plonk won't do either. A medium-bodied, fruity red wine (e.g., Merlot or young Tempranillo) is the best base.
Sangria
The Spanish answer to the heat. The name comes from the word 'sangre' (blood), due to the colour of the red wine. The technology is based on maceration: the alcohol extracts aromas from the fruit soaked in the wine, while the fruit absorbs the wine. A well-made Sangria is not wine-flavoured fruit juice, but a new, complex drink.
Ingredients
750
ml
Red wine (dry)
100
ml
Brandy or Rum
3
tbsp
Sugar
2
whole
Oranges (juice of one, other sliced)
1
whole
Lemon (sliced)
1
whole
Apple (diced)
300
ml
Soda water
1
stick
Cinnamon
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Equipment Needed
- Large pitcher
- Wooden spoon
Allergen Information
Sulphur dioxide (wine)
Instructions
1
✓
Dissolve the sugar in the orange juice and brandy at the bottom of the pitcher.
Tip: Essential oils dissolve more easily in alcohol, which we will extract from the fruit.
2
✓
Throw in the chopped fruits (orange, lemon, apple) and the cinnamon. Press them gently with a wooden spoon.
Tip: The larger the surface area where the fruit flesh meets the liquid, the better the flavour transfer.
3
✓
Pour over the red wine and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (but preferably overnight).
Tip: This resting time is key. Freshly made, you'll just have 'wine with fruit', not Sangria.
4
✓
When serving, top up with cold soda and add ice.
Tip: The soda loosens the drink, making it go down easier in the heat.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 750 ml Red wine (dry)
- 100 ml Brandy or Rum
- 3 tbsp Sugar
- 2 whole Oranges (juice of one, other sliced)
- 1 whole Lemon (sliced)
- 1 whole Apple (diced)
- 300 ml Soda water
- 1 stick Cinnamon