Sangria
This Summer Sangria is fruity, fizzy, and totally fabulous — the ultimate warm-weather drink that turns any moment into a celebration. Bursting with fresh fruit, wine, and a splash of brandy, it’s sunshine in a pitcher, babe.
Equipment
- Large pitcher or big mason jar
- Stirring spoon
- Sharp knife & cutting board
- Citrus juicer optional
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Wine glasses or mason jars for serving
Ingredients
The Wine Magic:
- 1 bottle red wine 750ml - nothing fancy, babe! I use whatever's on sale
- ¼ cup brandy the secret grown-up ingredient
- 2 tbsp sugar or honey sweetness level: your call
- 1 cup orange juice fresh is bomb, but carton works too
- ½ cup club soda or ginger ale for that happy fizz!
The Fruit Rainbow:
- 1 orange, sliced into cute rounds
- 1 apple, cored and chopped into chunks
- 1 cup fresh berries strawberries, blueberries, whatever makes you happy
- ½ cup grapes, halved green or red, you choose!
- 1 lemon, sliced the brightness we need!
Optional Glow-Up Additions:
- Fresh mint leaves for that spa-day fancy feel
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds if you're feeling extra
- Cinnamon stick fall vibes, anyone?
- Frozen fruit instead of ice cubes genius move!
Instructions
Prep Your Fruit Like a Queen
- First things first — wash all your gorgeous fruit and get chopping!
- I like to make my apple chunks bite-sized and my orange slices thick enough to look pretty but thin enough to actually drink around.
- Use this time to pour yourself a tiny taste of that wine (quality control, obviously) and put on your favorite playlist.
Build That Flavor Base
- In your prettiest pitcher, stir together the sugar and a splash of the orange juice until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the brandy (don't skip this, babe — it's what makes sangria actually sangria!).
- Pour in the rest of the orange juice and give it a good stir.
Wine Time, Baby
- Slowly pour in your wine — I like to do a little dramatic pour because why not make it fun?
- Stir gently because we're classy like that.
- Taste it and adjust — need more sweetness? Add honey. Want more citrus? Squeeze in some lemon.
Fruit Party Time
- Add all your beautiful chopped fruit to the pitcher.
- Give it one more gentle stir and watch all those colors swirl together — it's like edible art, babe!
- Pop it in the fridge for AT LEAST 2 hours, but overnight is even better. Trust the process!
Serve It With Style
- Right before serving, add your club soda or ginger ale for that perfect fizz.
- Pour into wine glasses filled with ice (or those cute mason jars if you're feeling rustic).
- Make sure everyone gets some of that gorgeous fruit in their glass!
Notes
- Use what you’ve got! Don’t overthink the wine — a mid-range or budget-friendly bottle works great.
- Make it a day ahead for deeper, more magical flavor.
- Skip the brandy? Totally fine — sub with orange liqueur or just leave it out for a lighter drink.
- Customize the fruit with whatever’s in season — watermelon, mango, pineapple, or stone fruits work beautifully.
- For a lighter version, use more soda and less wine or skip the brandy entirely.