
Sangria The Best
Wine, sugar and cut fruit macerated up to a day until syrupy, then finished with brandy and soda water before serving. Patience turns this pitcher into something special.
Medium
Difficulty
20 min
Time
200 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Brandy
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Apple· not in your bar1 large
- Brandy· not in your bar3 ½ oz
Or swap: Apple Brandy — adds orchard fruit, Cognac — smoother, more refined
- Soda Water· not in your bar
Or swap: Lemon-Lime Soda — sweeter, citrusy, Tonic Water — adds a bittersweet edge
- Orange(optional)· not in your bar1 large
- Red Wine· not in your bar50 oz
- Sugar· not in your bar1 cup
Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly
- Lemon(optional)· not in your bar1 large
Instructions
Mix wine, sugar and fruit, and let sit in the fridge for 18-24 hours.
The mixture will have a somewhat syrupy consistency.
Before serving stir in brandy and cut the mixture with soda water until it have a thinner, more wine like consistency.
Serve from a pitcher in wine glasses.
Pairs well with
Brandy-boosted sangria with soda pairs with a generous Spanish spread:
- Tortilla española squares
- Jamón on baguette
- Padron peppers
- Quince and manchego bites




