This Easy Sangria Recipe will definitely be a hit at any get together. Slightly sweet, fruity, and perfect for a hot day. Make a pitcher today and invite some friends over!
When you think of fun summer cocktails, what do you think of? I think of Frozen Margaritas for sure. But then sangria quickly comes to mind. It can be a White Wine Sangria or this fruity red sangria. There is just something about it that screams summer.
I think it is all the seasonal fruit that makes it fitting for spring and summer, but it doesn’t have to be! You can use the fruit in any season to make a fun version. Check out this Winter Sangria that uses winter fruits – great for your holiday get togethers.
Sangria is usually made up of red wine, citrus, sugar, fruit, and some kind of hard liquor; usually brandy, rum or vodka. Sounds simple enough, right? It is! For some reason sangria seems intimidating to people, but it really shouldn’t. I usually just opt for a classic lime margarita because there are only a couple ingredients.
I had strawberries, pineapples, and oranges in my fridge, so that is what I used for this easy sangria recipe, but you can mix up the fruit with apples, pears, peaches, lemons, limes…whatever! You really can make sangria however you want!
How to Make Red Wine Sangria
- Start by pouring all of your wine, orange juice and alcohol into a pitcher and mix together.
- Add in the sugar. This isn’t going to be an overly sweet drink, but you do want a little sugar. Mix to dissolve in the wine, so it isn’t gritty.
- Pick the fruits that you are going to use and slice them up. You can use oranges, lemon, lime, pineapple, strawberries, raspberries and more.
- Add your fruits to the pitcher and put it in the fridge for a few hours to let all of the flavors mix together.
- I like my cocktails fizzy, so when I serve it I add a little sprite or sparkling water to the top for that fun fizz. You can totally skip this step if you want it more like traditional sangria.
Picking the best wine for sangria is easier than you think. Step 1 is to make sure that you like drinking the wine. Don’t pick something cheap or even something super expensive. A middle of the road wine that you like the taste of is most important.
You do want it to stand up to the fruit and other alcohol, so a fuller body wine is good. Something like a Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon or even a Pinot Noir works great. And if you are a huge fan of Rose, don’t worry you can make this Berry Rose Sangria too!
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Easy Sangria Recipe

This Easy Sangria Recipe will definitely be a hit at any get together. Slightly sweet, fruity, and perfect for a hot day. Make a pitcher today and invite some friends over!
Ingredients
- 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup brandy, (I used Tuaca a sweeter vanilla brandy)
- 1/4 cup triple sec
- 3 Tbls sugar
- 2 oranges, , thinly sliced
- 1-2 cups chopped fruit, (I used strawberries and pineapple)
- 1 litre sprite, (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pitcher add wine, orange juice, brandy, triple sec and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add oranges and chopped fruit, stir. Put in fridge for at least 4 hours, can do overnight.
- Serve chilled with ice if desired
- For a fizzy twist, add sprite before serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield
5Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 376Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 29mgCarbohydrates 52gFiber 3gSugar 42gProtein 2g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Vivian | stayaliveandcooking says
Who doesn’t love sangria?! Let the summer be long and sunny!
Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar says
This sangria looks like the perfection addition to a Summer BBQ!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
First and foremost, can I just say that I love that your street gets together? Because mine does that, too, and I feel like it’s somewhat uncommon, but it’s so much fun, and I wish more people did it because we always have a great time. So it makes me really happy that y’all do that!
And then this sangria. I bet you’re the most popular one on the street right now with this recipe! I love how easily it comes together, and I cannot wait to make this. We’re actually hosting a shower this weekend, so this miiiiiight just show up on the menu. 😉 Thanks!
Katerina @ Diethood says
I wanna live on THAT street!!! So jelly!
Can I also tell you that I could really go for a pitcher of this? I mean, seriously, I could… 😀
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
It’s pretty warm here in Seattle, I need a glass of this pronto!
Cookin Canuck says
How fun that you live in such a great neighborhood! Sangria is one of my all-time favorite cocktails, but I never make it at home. That needs to change, starting with this recipe.
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
I need a pitcher of this! So refreshing! 😀
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
Can you pass me a glass please. This looks so delicious and refreshing! Yum!
mia says
I love how easy this is! Perfect for a summer BBQ! And, your pictures are PERFECT
TSR says
I used this recipe, but left out the triple sec and instead added amaretto liquor. My husband loved it. It had the right amount of sweetness, right amount of alcohol and good flavor. I will use again.
Erin S says
Armaretto sounds delicious – glad you enjoyed it!
tanya says
Sangria is one of my favorite drinks! I love the fruit you chose, but I love the idea of throwing in whatever you have. You have a great neighborhood! Taco night sounds fun.
Jennifer Blake says
I love a fruity drink like this and easy to make in large batches!
Meseidy Rivera says
Make it too easy and I’ll be drinking this every day. 😉
Gerry Speirs says
So easy!!
Chrissie Baker says
I’ve always wanted to try one, looks good for and outdoor evening of movies in the yard…
Catalina says
My favorite summer drink! I should try this tonight!
Beth Pierce says
Wow! This was so easy and refreshing; I will be saving this to make again for our next gathering! Delicious!
Melanie Bauer says
Such a fun and refreshing drink! I would love to try this, just perfect in any get together!
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says
This would be perfect to try this weekend!
Linda says
What red wine did you use merlot,cabernet? Thanks