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Red Wine Sangria

July 22, 2014 6 Comments

I never really liked sangria, or at least I thought I didn’t like Sangria. I’ve tried it several times and just didn’t have a taste for it. I always thought it was too bitter. Until this version, that is.

A good friend made it for me and insisted I try it. I took a tiny sip and was very surprised that I liked it. It was delicious! Now it’s a favorite to serve at parties.

This sangria is light and fruity and a little on the sweet side (you can cut back on the sugar if you like it less sweet).

Sangria Ice BallsMy favorite trick when making a pitcher of sangria or mixed drinks is to freeze some of beverage into ice cubes, so that when the ice melts it doesn’t water down the cocktail. I love using these ice ball molds. The Large Deluxe Sphere Ice Molds by StyloPhora are really great, easy to clean and they don’t leak; just don’t overfill them like I did :-).

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Red Wine Sangria


★★★★

4 from 1 reviews

Super yummy red wine sangria

  • Author: Kate Kelly - My Mommy Brain
  • Category: Cocktail
  • Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 1 750 ml bottle of dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or you can use a white wine like a Pinot Grigio or albarino)
  • 1 orange cut into wedges (remove any seeds)
  • 1 lime cut into wedges (remove any seeds)
  • 1 small can of diced pineapples (with juice)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup Welch’s 100% Juice White Grape Cherry mix
  • 4 oz brandy
  • 3 oz of Cointreau or triple sec
  • 1 cup strawberries (fresh is best, but frozen will work)
  • 1 cup pitted cherries (I love Rainier cherries)
  • 1 cup frozen grapes
  • 4 cups ginger ale (or substitute a brut champagne if you like it less sweet)

Instructions

  1. Pour the bottle of wine into a large pitcher and toss in the fruit wedges and pineapple with juice, then add the sugar, grape juice, brandy and triple sec.
  2. Chill at least overnight; sangria is best when chilled for 24 hours to allow the flavors to really meld.
  3. Just before serving add the strawberries, grapes, cherries, ginger ale and ice balls. (Feel free to substitute the strawberries, grapes, and cherries with other fruit, like apples, lemons, peaches… whatever you are in the mood for.)

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  1. Carissa says

    July 22, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    I'm no help in the alcohol department but lately I've been all about concocting drinks flavored with a homemade rosemary syrup! And freezing some of the final drink in these balls would be perfect!

    Something like Lemonade/Peach Nectar infused with rosemary syrup. AMEN. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kate says

      July 22, 2014 at 2:46 pm

      Ohh, that sounds lovely Carissa! I've been using the ice balls a lot lately for my iced tea. It's great! Keeps my tea really cold and it doesn't get all watered down.

      Reply
  2. Maria Gagliano says

    July 23, 2014 at 7:17 am

    Wow…that looks great and I am so pinning your recipe. I need to try this.

    ★★★★

    Reply
  3. Jennifer Bullock {MommyBKnowsBest} says

    July 23, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    1. yum 2. cool idea for the ice balls 3. yum 4. thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      July 24, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      I am loving the ice ball molds. I had to buy a 2nd set because my kids like to freeze lemonade in them and make "Italian ice". Such a fun tool to have in the kitchen!

      Reply

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