Sangria
Red wine, brandy and orange with fruit. Spain's summer punch.
Built in glass · Wine glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 12% ABV
Ingredients
- 120 ml Dry red wine
- 15 ml Brandy
- 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 30 ml Orange juice
- 30 ml Soda water
- Orange slice (garnish)
- Apple slice (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 120 ml dry red wine into the glass
- Pour 15 ml brandy into the glass
- Pour 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the glass
- Pour 30 ml orange juice into the glass
- Top with 30 ml soda water
- Stir once
- Garnish
Tip
Make a jug a few hours ahead so the fruit soaks in.
About the Sangria
Sangria takes its name from the Spanish word for blood. Wine mixed with fruit and spice has been drunk in Spain and Portugal for centuries. It became famous worldwide after it was served at the Spanish pavilion at the 1964 New York World's Fair.
The wine family. Mixing wine with fruit, sugar and water is far older than the cocktail. Spanish sangria, the French Kir and the wine cups of Victorian England were all made to lighten wine and share it. These drinks are lower in alcohol and made for long afternoons.
Sangria FAQ
What's in a Sangria?
120 ml dry red wine, 15 ml brandy, 15 ml triple sec / cointreau, 30 ml orange juice, 30 ml soda water, garnished with orange slice and apple slice.
How strong is a Sangria?
About 12% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Sangria?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Sangria in?
A wine glass, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No wine glass? Use a large tumbler.
