Classic Red Wine Sangria, deliciously sweet and loaded with fresh fruit flavors. The perfect way to enjoy the last few weeks of summer!
Okay….I’ll admit it. I’ve had a bit of a “thing” for sangria this summer. Not only is it sweet, and delicious, and refreshing in a way red wine could never be on its own…..but it’s such a classic drink, I feel like you can’t go wrong!
It’s fun to experiment with – and taste test – and fun to drink with friends. (Not that I’ve been seeing friends much this summer….which is why it’s a good thing it’s fun to drink with husbands, too!) Our favorite sangria of the summer? This Classic Red Sangria! Hands down!
I’ve made a pitcher on many a summer weekend….and after a long day of dealing with the chaos that is our lives, we’ve sat down and enjoyed a glass together. I’m so lucky to be married to someone who sees the chaos as equally his to deal with….and someone who can make me laugh about it when what I really want to do is cry! Life is short…..and we’re good at helping one another enjoy it…..
…..and a pitcher of sangria doesn’t hurt, either! This one starts with a bottle of red wine and only gets better from there. It’s loaded with all the fruit you can handle and infused with the delicious flavors of orange juice, brandy, and triple sec. Like all sangrias, it gets better with time…..so my suggestion is to waste none! Summer is fleeting, my friends….enjoy it!
Ingredients
- 1 bottle red wine
- 1/2 c. orange juice
- 1/4 c. brandy
- 1/4 c. triple sec
- 1/4 c. simple syrup
- 1 c. strawberries sliced
- 1 c. grapes
- 1/2 large orange sliced
- 1/2 lemon sliced
- 1/2 lime sliced
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher; keep covered in fridge until ready to serve.
- *Recipe adapted from Bobby Flay
Check out some of my other favorite sangria recipes!
I really need to try this. I have only made a BAD sangria (years ago) with cheapo wine. This looks far better and since we are leaving early next week for Cape Cod, I think this would be THE PERFECT beverage to enjoy on the beach! Thanks for sharing my friend! Hope you guys are doing well – I KNOW YOU ARE BUSY!
I’ve been craving sangria! I’m a red wine drinker, but in the summer, it’s so hot you need something more refreshing. This is the perfect cocktail, and I can’t wait to try it. Pinning! 🙂
Cathy, I totally agree, sangria is a perfect summer drink! Love trying new recipes and can’t wait to try yours – maybe this weekend! 🙂 Thanks for sharing and pinned – have a great day!
Yum-o! Perfect for sharing with friends! 🙂
I’ve never made my own Sangria before, love the red one at Texas Roadhouse. And, I don’t want to sound totally ignorant, but what exactly do you mean simple syrup?