Simple Recipes for Every Day
Red Wine Sangria

- Serves: 6
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
Ingredients
- 1 (750 mL) bottle red wine, such as Garnacha or Pinot Noir
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup triple sec
- 3/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice, about 2 large oranges
- 2-4 Tbsp brown sugar, optional, depending on sweetness
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 Orange cut into slices
- 1/2 green apple, cored cut into bite size pieces
Method
- In a large pitcher, mix together the wine, brandy, triple sec, orange juice and sugar (if using), stir to combine. Add the cinnamon stick, orange slices and apple. Give it another stir.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve, preferably 2 hours or more.
**Taste before serving. If it’s too sweet or strong for your taste, you can add a little water (about 1/2 cup) or sparkling water (about 1/2 cup). Serving over ice will also help it achieve the perfect strength and sweetness.