Traditional Sangria Recipes

Steps:

• In a large vessel, combine all liquid ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon. Let rest for 5 minutes. Taste, and add sugar if desired, stirring to dissolve. Refrigerate for at least four hours, preferably overnight.
• To serve, fill glasses with ice. Pour 5 ounces sangria into each glass and garnish with diced apple and orange wedges.

Steps:

• In a pitcher or large bowl, combine orange, lime, apple, grapes, brandy, and red wine. Stir to combine and refrigerate 1 hour (or overnight). To serve, add soda and ice.

Steps:

• In a large pitcher add the fresh fruit and Bonny Doon Framboise.
• Put a lid on the jar and shake it around to coat the fruit.
• Add the wine, rum, Cointeau, Grand Marnier, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
• Stir to combine and store covered for at least two to three days to allow flavors to combine.
• Serve the Sangria over ice in large wine glasses.
• Fill serving glass half full with ice.
• Add enough sangria mixture to fill about 3/4 full.
• Add a few slices of the marinated fruit along with some fresh berries.
• Top with either club soda, 7-up, or sparkling water (depending on your preference).
• Garnish each glass with a mint sprig and serve over and over and over.

Steps:

• Note: Because of the large volume I suggest making this in batches. This is one reason for the vagueness of the measurements.
• Mix the wine with 3/4 cup sugar. Set rest of sugar to the side.
• Add Liquors and stir.
• Slowly add 1/2 ltr lime seltzer and stir.
• Taste now and add any ingredients to taste. There SHOULD be a bit of a liquor bite to it, but it should NOT be overpowering. Likewise it should be sweet but not send you into a diabetic coma. It should also have a decent fizz to it, if it's too thick, add seltzer. Just experement.
• Once you've got the taste you want, add the slices of fruit. I've found that the sangria i get in America tends to be loaded down with fruit. Remember that it's more of a garnish and only adds a bit of flavor. If you need a ton of fruit to get the desired flavor, you haven't got the right mixture.
• Have fun experementing, and enjoy it. It's perfect for summer days and bbqs.
• For another great (and much simpler) spanish drink check out my recipe for Tinto de Verano.
• Chau.

Steps:

• Put wine, juice, and fruit slices in a heatproof pitcher. Bring sugar, water, brandy, and Cointreau just to a simmer in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then pour into pitcher. Chill, covered, at least 1 hour and up to 24.
• Serve over ice.