Summertime Spanish Sangria 

July 23, 2009 | posted by AKW Jay

During summer I often find myself craving a cocktail with a bit of sweet and sour. Usually, I’m hot and tired come the end of a summer day and just want something refreshing and easy to drink. I always have an extra bottle of wine and fresh fruit lying around, which quickly turns into a pitcher of delicious sangria when a few friends stop by! This is my personal and favorite recipe, I hope you enjoy!

Spanish Sangria

1 Bottle Dry Red Wine – Everyday Wines can get you a great bottle
3 Large Oranges – Freshly juiced
2 Lemons – Freshly juiced
1/2 Cup Brandy
1/2 Cup Simple Syrup – Recipe below
1 Orange – Thinly sliced
1 Lemon – Thinly sliced
1 Peach – Thinly sliced

Simple Syrup

1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Hot Water

Make the simple syrup: Add the hot water to the sugar and stir thoroughly making sure all the sugar is dissolved. Let cool.

Make the sangria: Mix the red wine with the brandy, freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice and simple syrup.

Slice the fruit: Slice a lemon and orange into thin rings, remove seeds as you go and add to the sangria. Slice the peach into thin rings as well and add to the sangria. Stir and enjoy!

Serving suggestion: I enjoy my sangria well chilled over ice. You can also add a splash of soda water for a lighter, fizzier spritzer!