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Classic Homemade Sangria Recipe Easy Refreshing Summer Fruits Drink

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A quick and easy classic homemade sangria featuring fresh summer fruits, red wine, and a touch of brandy for a refreshing and balanced summer drink.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine (e.g., Spanish Tempranillo or Garnacha)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) brandy (optional but recommended)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 large orange, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium peaches, pitted and sliced
  • 1 cup (150 g) mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) simple syrup, to taste
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sparkling water or club soda, chilled
  • A handful of fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse all fruits well. Thinly slice the orange and lemon into rounds, removing seeds when possible. Pit and slice the peaches into thin wedges. Halve or quarter larger berries if needed.
  2. In a large pitcher, pour the entire bottle of red wine, brandy, and freshly squeezed orange juice. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Add the sliced oranges, lemons, peaches, and mixed berries to the pitcher. Stir gently to distribute the fruit evenly.
  4. Stir in simple syrup 1 tablespoon at a time, tasting as you go to adjust sweetness.
  5. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Just before serving, add chilled sparkling water or club soda and stir gently to combine without flattening the bubbles.
  7. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve over ice, ensuring each glass gets a scoop of soaked fruit.

Notes

Do not add sparkling water until just before serving to keep fizz fresh. Avoid stirring vigorously after adding soda to preserve bubbles. Serve sangria over ice in individual glasses to prevent dilution. Use thin fruit slices to release more flavor without making the drink chunky. Chilling for longer than 2 hours improves flavor infusion. For a non-alcoholic version, replace wine with grape juice and omit brandy.

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