Sangria

Spain's communal wine punch enriches red wine with brandy, orange juice, and triple sec, then lets it macerate with fresh fruit for hours until the flavors meld into something more than the sum of its parts. Best made the day before and served ice-cold in a large pitcher.

Punch

Ingredients

  • 4 ozRed Wine
  • 0.5 ozBrandy
  • 0.25 ozTriple Sec
  • 0.5 ozOrange Juice
  • 0.5 ozSimple Syrup
  • 1 ozSoda Water

Garnish: Orange Wheel

Preparation

built · wine glass · cubed

  1. 1.

    build

    Combine red wine, brandy, triple sec, orange juice, and simple syrup in a pitcher or glass.

  2. 2.

    build

    Add sliced citrus and ice. Stir well and chill for at least 30 minutes if time allows.

  3. 3.

    top

    Top with soda water just before serving. Garnish with an orange wheel.

Flavor Profile

fruity
37%
body
26%
dry
25%
sweet
25%
sour
21%
dilution
20%