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
Flavor profile
Brandy
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Apple1 large
- Brandy3 ½ oz
- Soda Water
- Orange(optional)1 large
- Red Wine50 oz
- Sugar1 cup
- Lemon(optional)1 large
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Sangria The Best close to the original.
Instead of Brandy
- Apple Brandy— adds orchard fruit
- Cognac— smoother, more refined
Instead of Soda Water
- Lemon-Lime Soda— sweeter, citrusy
- Tonic Water— adds a bittersweet edge
Instead of Sugar
- Honey— floral sweetness
- Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly
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
Similar taste
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