Traditional Spanish Sangria

Authentic, fruity red wine sangria infused with citrus rinds, cinnamon, and fresh fruit chunks.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/4 cup simple syrup (optional)
• 1.5 bottles young, fruity red wine (good quality but not oaky or complex)
• 2 oranges
• 1 lemon
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 green apple (cut in chunks (optional))
• 2 peaches or apricots (cut in chunks (optional))
• citrus-flavored soda or carbonated water (optional)
• 2 ounces brandy, vermouth, or other hard liquor (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Make the simple syrup by dissolving 3 tablespoons (38g) of granulated sugar in 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of water over medium heat, then set aside to chill until ready to use.
2. 2Wash the lemons and oranges, then cut off thick pieces of rind. Juice the lemons and oranges.
3. 3Pour the wine, orange juice, lemon juice, and brandy (if using) into a large pitcher or pot and stir to combine.
4. 4Add simple syrup to taste, then add the cinnamon stick and lemon and orange rind. Add the chunks of green apple and peaches/apricots at this stage if using.
5. 5Let the sangria sit for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight) to allow the wine to take on the aromas of the citrus rind and cinnamon.
6. 6Serve over ice. Add soda or carbonated water right before drinking if desired.