Spain's emblematic red-wine punch, sangria layers chilled red wine — traditionally a Spanish Rioja — with brandy, orange liqueur, citrus juice, and a measure of sugar, then steeps chopped seasonal fruit until everything turns deep and jammy. Its name nods to "sangre," blood, for that ruby color; its roots reach back to a medieval Leonese spiced-wine lemonade, and it found American fame at the 1964 New York World's Fair. Built by the pitcher and poured over ice, it is communal, low-proof, and endlessly improvised.
Garnish: Orange Wheel
built · Wine Glass · Cubed
build
Combine red wine, brandy, triple sec, orange juice, and simple syrup in a pitcher or large wine glass.
stir
Stir to combine and dissolve the sweetener; chill (traditionally macerated with the fruit for several hours).
add
Fill the glass with cubed ice.
top
Top with a splash of soda water if a lighter, sparkling version is desired.
garnish
Garnish with an orange slice and macerated seasonal fruit (apple, pear, berries, citrus).