How To Make Traditional Sangria

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When it comes to powerful punches, sangria—which takes its name from the Spanish word for "blood"—packs a truly wicked wallop. But don't take our word for it; mix up a batch and let the fiesta begin.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A large pitcher
A bottle of red wine, preferably Rioja
2 tbsp. sugar
3 orange wheels
3 lime wheels
3 lemon wheels
2 oz. fresh lemon juice
6 oz. brandy or vodka
3 oz. triple sec
A wooden spoon
Some ice
A measuring jigger
And a red wine glass
Peach nectar
Pineapple juice, or white grape juice
And some club soda

Step 1: Drop in fruit

Drop three lime wheels into the bottom of the pitcher. Add three orange wheels, and three lemon wheels.

Step 2: Add lemon juice & sugar

Add two ounces of lemon juice and add two tablespoons of sugar.

Step 3: Muddle ingredients

Muddle the ingredients using the wooden spoon.

Step 4: Add wine, brandy & triple sec

Pour in the bottle of red wine, add six ounces of brandy, and finally add three ounces of triple sec.

Tip: For a fruitier version, add peach nectar, pineapple juice, or white grape juice.

Step 5: Add ice

Add ice cubes if you are serving your batch right away.

Tip: For the tastiest results, refrigerate the pitcher overnight and add the ice just before serving.

Step 6: Pour & serve

Pour into a large red wine glasses to serve.

Tip: For a little fizz, add a splash of cold club soda to each glass before pouring in the sangria.

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[p0rnMadrid]

Im spanish, and the only alcohol used in sangria is wine.

Oh, one more thing, dont use a good bottle of wine while making sangria, you wont notice the difference if you use a cheap bottle! Cheers

[xoper12]

fuck this is not tradicional sangría. Im from spain sangria its just wine, soda, sugar, and fruits not vodka

[set0110]

@xoper12 i want to try real spanish wine, but how will i know if it's real? Will u care to share?

[thangacchi]

@p0rnMadrid

Thanks ffor that! I'm going to try making it. I've got a cheap bottle of wine and I'm sure once mixed with all the other ingredients, I won't really notice the difference. Thanks again :)

[VastVenin]

This is how yuppies make Sangria, not Spanish people.

[abazdarhon]

it isnt Sangria its english mix of something. In Spain Sangria is only from red vine and its usually cheap vine, as you dont want waste good vine, mixing it with other stuff.

Some people add "champain" to get it fizzy

[RedShogun13]

Spanish right here. All I can say is that this ain't traditional Spanish Sangria.

This is more like White People's Sangria.

[moonbear3000]

ok i got some spanish in me and i know this aint how u make sangria. all u need is wine, club soda, sugar n citrus. mabey some whiskey.

[TheVoorwaarden]

@p0rnMadrid Well of course the rest of us know you use the cheapest stuff cos your the poor man of Europe you Spanish fools are. Always try using the cheapest ingredients. I dont know.

[surrency1992]

I usually put in fresh squeezed orange juice, fresh squeezed lime juice, a lime, lemon, and orange cut in to eighths. two shots of decent brandy(torres), two shots of grand marnier, simple syrup, 8oz of sprite, then a bottle of sangre toro (for red sangria) or Jaume Serra Cristalino (for white sangria). It makes some of the best sangria I have ever had. Also buy cheeper wine because expensive stuff usually has a stronger distinct taste.

[Lorenacorsa]

Oh, and also I read that in addition to sugar, a little of cinnamon may be added. Also that the sugar is better to dilute it first in a little bit of hot water cause it doesn't disolves well if you pour it directly in the wine. Well that's what I found ;)

[Lorenacorsa]

I've been looking for a recipe for Sangria, and in any of the recipes from Spain was completely disqualify that in addition to red wine, you add a dash of other liquor, to increase the level of alcohol if desired. It's just a matter of taste. Also if you want to a soda, like 7up or orange or lemon Fanta. As well if besides oranges and lemons you want to add other fruits. The secret is to let it sit 4-6 hs in the refrigerator (wine+fruits), and before serving is that you add the soda and ice.