Sangria Recipe | How to Make Sangria

5 from 1 vote

Authentic Spanish sangria recipe – the perfect homemade summer drink for any party! Easy, fruity, and refreshing.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Spanish

Keyword: sangria

Servings: yields

Calories: 166kcal

Cut the fruits and transfer into a large pitcher. Squeeze the juice of one orange and add to the pitcher.
Add the brandy (optional), the sweetener, cinnamon stick and mix.
Finally pour the wine. Keep in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Serve sangria over ice and top with orange slices.

Watch the Video Recipe – For a better understanding of the recipe, I recommend watching the step-by-step video tutorial.
Check the FAQs – If you have any questions about ingredient substitutions, tips and serving suggestions, be sure to check the FAQs section located under the recipe card and the post above.
Use good wine – No need to choose a very expensive bottle, but use a good-quality wine for the best and most flavorful result. Go for dry, fruity reds like Tempranillo, Garnacha, young Rioja or Pinot Noir. Avoid overly sweet, oaky, or tannic wines.
Chill before serving – Chill the sangria in the fridge before serving to improve the flavor and let the fruit soak the liquid.
Sweetener: for this sangria recipe, you can use any sweetener that you like. Such as honey, maple syreup, agave, white or brown sugar. You can also omit the sugar.
Cut fruit into bite-sized pieces – This makes it easier to serve and eat. Plus, it looks prettier in the glass!
Mocktail – Use alcohol-free wine for an mocktail version.
Serve with ice – Especially in summer! It keeps the sangria chilled without diluting the wine too quickly since it's already flavorful.