- 1 Bottle of red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rioja, Zinfandel, Shiraz)
- 1 Lemon cut into wedges
- 1 Orange cut into wedges
- 1 Lime cut into wedges
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- Splash of orange juice or lemonade
- 2 Shots of gin or triple sec or brandy (optional)
- 1 Cup of raspberries or strawberries (may use thawed or frozen)
- 1 Small can of diced pineapples (with juice)
- 4 Cups ginger ale
Preparation:
Pour wine into a large pitcher and squeeze the juice wedges from the lemon, orange and lime into the wine. Toss in the fruit wedges (leaving out seeds if possible) and pineapple then add sugar, orange juice and gin. Chill overnight. Add ginger ale, berries and ice just before serving.
Use chilled red wine and serve over lots of ice.
The great thing about sangria is it tastes great and different with many different fruits. I've made it with apples, peaches, and mango. Don't be afraid to try some new combinations and you can even add different fruit juices as substitutes for the OJ.
The great thing about sangria is it tastes great and different with many different fruits. I've made it with apples, peaches, and mango. Don't be afraid to try some new combinations and you can even add different fruit juices as substitutes for the OJ.
