A refreshing Summer Drink recipe
What is Sangria Tinto?
Sangria Tinto translates to Red Sangria. It is a process of infusing wine with fruits, which softens the taste of wine to a more light and fruity beverage. The whole process is simple and makes use of old opened bottles of wine, cheap wine, or just yucky wines. A little sugar and fruit makes almost any bottle of wine enjoyable to drink.
How do you make traditional Spanish Sangria?
Sangria is really just a wine punch with seasonal fruits. Different regions in Spain will have different ways they like to prepare sangria. In my family, this is how we make sangria.
- Slice oranges and place them in your pitcher with the sugar. Mash the oranges with a spoon or muddler to extract the juice and mix with sugar.
- Slice or dice the apple and lemon, add that to the pitcher along with the whole cinnamon stick.
- Add the wine, mix, and refrigerate for a few hours before serving, preferably overnight.
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What are the best red wines for Sangria?
We believe the best wines are the old open bottles you already have or the cheap ones you can get for a few bucks.
Keep in mind, not all wines are vegan.
What ingredients are typically used in Sangria?
- wine
- orange slices
- lemon slices
- apples
- cinnamon stick
- sugar
- vermouth optional if you want an extra kick
Can you make Sangria ahead of time?
Absolutely! Sangria is best made ahead of time. Letting the ingredients sit in the fridge for a few hours or over night is ideal to obtain its full range of flavor.
Sangria with a higher alcohol
Feel free to add vermouth, brandy, cognac or orange liqueur. If we have it at home, we like to add a splash of triple sec.
Can you make sangria without alcohol?
Yep! Feel free to sub for nonalcoholic wines.
How to serve sangria
Sangria is enjoyed cold. Pour from a pitcher and make sure to use a spoon or ladle to scoop out some of the fruits.
How to store
Store in an airtight container in your fridge for three - five days.
Variations of sangria
Sangria can also be made with white wine, using fruits such as pear and green apple. Check out our White Wine Sangria recipe.
You might also enjoy Tinto de Verano, a simpler wine cocktail that's perfect for summer and a favorite amongst Spaniards.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle wine
- 1 orange
- 1 lemon
- 1 apple
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1-2 tbsp sugar organic white
Instructions
- Slice oranges and place them in your pitcher with the sugar. Mash the oranges with a spoon or muddler to extract the juice and mix with sugar.
- Slice the lemon and dice the apple, add that to the pitcher along with the whole cinnamon stick.
- Add the wine, mix, and refrigerate for a few hours before serving, preferably overnight.
