What fruit to use in sangria?

Traditional sangria uses a variety of fruits to enhance its flavor and add color and freshness. Common choices include apples, oranges, lemons, and peaches. Feel free to experiment with other fruits like berries or grapes to suit your taste.

Where does sangria come from?

Sangria originated in Spain and Portugal, and has roots dating back to ancient times when wine was mixed with fruits and spices for added flavor. It's now enjoyed worldwide for its delicious, refreshing taste, and suitability to parties and warm weather.

Refreshing, traditional Spanish sangria

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Editorial Team at Kitchen Stories

"A favorite across generations for good reason! This traditional red wine sangria combines red wine, fruit, rum, vermouth, lemon, and orange soda for a refreshing, not-too-sweet cocktail that’s perfect for sharing. Swap in whatever fruit is in season or in your fridge, and adjust the ratios to suit your taste. Vamos!"

Difficulty

Easy 👌

Preparation

10 min

Baking

0 min

Resting

30 min

Ingredients

2Servings

MetricImperial

⅜

apples

⅜

oranges

⅜

lemons

⅜

peaches

100 ml

red wine

50 ml

bitter lemon

50 ml

orange soda

10 ml

rum

10 ml

red vermouth

¾ tbsp

sugar

¼ tsp

cinnamon

Utensils

cutting board, knife, large jug

Nutrition per serving

Cal117

Fat1 g

Protein1 g

Carb18 g

Step 1/2
- cutting board
- knife
Core apples and cut into small pieces. Cut oranges and lemons into small wedges. Pit peaches and cut into thin slices.
Step 2/2
- large jug
In a large measuring jug, combine apples, oranges, lemons, peaches, sugar, cinnamon, bitter lemon, orange soda, rum, red vermouth, and red wine. Stir thoroughly and then set aside for approx. 30 min. Serve over ice!
Cheers!

FAQ

The alcohol content of sangria varies based on the type and amount of wine and spirits used. Typically, it ranges between 7-10% ABV (alcohol by volume), making it lighter than most wines.

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