If you have such a hot summer as I do here (around 45C), you need a good refreshing cocktail to cool you off on a weekend.
What about Sangria? It is a type of punch from Spain and Portugal, which is served during summer and in some parts of the countries year-round. 😀 Sangria is made from wine, fresh chopped fruit and sweetener, with an occasional addition of brandy (or vodka, rum, soda may be added). Sangria is named after the word ‘bleeding’ for its bold red color. Now it’s very popular party drink around the world.
I’m bringing this pitcher, full of nicely spiced Sangria to Angie@Thenovicegardener party! The recipe is easy to multiply for crowds. Yahoo! A little party never killed nobody! 😀
Refreshing Sangria
A classic sangria of red wine and fresh fruits that’s easy to make ahead of time for outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients:
1-750ml bottle red wine, Rioja/Cabernet Sauvignon/Burgundy
200ml brandy
400-500ml freshly squeezed orange juice
120ml/1/2 cup water
90g/1/2 cup sugar
1 large cinnamon stick
1 star anise
1 large orange
1 lemon
2 large apples
150g/1 1/2 cups seedless dark grapes
Ice cubes, for serving
Lemon or orange wheels, for garnish
500-700ml orange juice or sparkling water, for serving, optionally
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, mix water, sugar and spices. Bring to boil and simmer the syrup over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved. Cool completely. Such syrup is called simple syrup.
- Cut orange, lemon and apples into wedges; cut some grapes into halves.
- In a large pitcher, combine the wine, brandy, juice and simple syrup. Add all of the fruit and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until chilled and all the flavours are melded, about 2-3 hours, or better overnight.
- When sangria is ready, add some ice into the pitcher and stir to combine.
- Serve over ice in a cocktail or wine glass; garnish with some of the soaked fruit and orange wheels. You can top with the desired amount of orange juice or sparkling water, if using.
ENJOY! ❤
Let’s sip it!
Super-refreshing drink
Great cocktail for outdoors
Sunny oranges
Sangria
milkandbun 
That is a beautiful sangria recipe. I have never tried mixing the spices when preparing the simple syrup, but from now on that is what I’ll do. Sangria, especially a good one, is always a hit at a party, so thanks for bringing it along. I’m sure the other guests will enjoy it as much as I do.
Thank you for you lovely comment, Hilda! Sangria with spices is like mulled wine, but chilled and great for summer days 🙂
Gorgeous sangria and exactly what we need at the party, I’l have seconds!
Thank you, dear Suzanne! You are always very kind!
nothing beats a boozy refreshing drink during the hot weather, thanks for sharing and great photos:)
Indeed! 🙂
love sangria, but have never made as seems a lot of work. You’ve done quite nicely 🙂 Gorgeous photos, too.
Enjoy! You can make Sangria without Simple Syrup, just add sugar, if desired, or even ommit it, cut fruits and it it into picher along with wine, and the nice summery drink is ready! 😉
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I never had sangria until my daughter lived in spain for a summer. Then she made it for me. She’s still better at it than I am. Love your photos!!!
Thank you for your lovely comment! I have never been in Spain, but hope one day I will try Sangria and other Spanish dishes there 😀
Looks great!
Thanks! 🙂
Could use one right now!!
Enjoy! 🙂
Fantastic presentation and beautiful photography, Mila! How lovely! I’d definitely enjoy one of your wonderful sangria right now! 😉 …45 °C is so hot!!! 🙂
Oh, you are such a sweet person! 🙂 Thanks a lot, Serena!
And about the weather- yes, it is very hot! And it’s always been the normal temperature for summer, sometimes it rises up to 50C!
50 °C…Wow! I can’t even imagine what is like! 🙂
so summery! looks so nice in a hot summer day. I wish it was a bit warmer here to enjoy those drinks… It was rainy and not so warm this weekend in Belfast, but 45C is a bit too much for me. I’m happy with 25C 😉
For me it is too much too! What to do, we are hiding in buildings, sipping cold drinks and eating ice creams.. 😀 And lucky you with such a nice weather! 😉
Oh my goodness, this IS just what we need at the party! I love sangria so will be hanging around the pitcher serving myself and everyone else, if there is any left!!! Love the infused syrup idea and love the no syrup way too. Thanks so much for bringing this – Happy Fiesta Friday – now where is my glass….(PS did you say 45 degrees? Yikes – I hope you have air con)
Thank you so much, Selma! It’s such a pleasure to read such a lovely comment from you!
Thank God, we do have AC here everywhere, otherwise I hardly imagine what could be..
What a lovely photos and I always say ‘yes’ to sangria, Mila 🙂
It’s time to serve lots of drink at the FF party, and I will endlessly refill my glass. Yay!!!!!
Thank you, dear Pang! 🙂 Have a nice weekend!
I LOVE sangrias, definitely my drink of choice 😀
This sangria looks utterly perfect!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
And mine! Fruity and boozy! 😀
Love sangria! This looks great.
Summery drink 🙂 Thanks for the comment!
That does sound refreshing!
Oh yeah, it is! and tasty! Thanks for commenting, Nell! 🙂
Looks SO GOOD!! 🙂
Agree 🙂
That looks good!
Thank you, Susan! 🙂
Your writing and photos are fantastic. I’m glad to find your blog. 🙂
Hello, Shanna! Thanks a lot for the compliment! Nice to meet you too! 🙂
haven’t had sangria in forever – will have to make this when summer arrives here in Sydney.
It is a perfect cocktail for summer days! 🙂 Thanks for visiting!