Sangria Recipe with Brandy

Sangria Recipe with Brandy

By:  Mark Adams

Mark is the founder of Amber Crest Winery, a professional winemaker, author and frequent speaker on wine.  He currently teaches wine classes throughout the United States.  This is an excerpt from his Really Fun Sangria Book

Before we talk about specifics, lets first talk about some basics in making any sangria.

There are many different types of sangria but fruit Sangria is probably the most versatile of all sangrias.

Obviously fruit sangria is redundant, but when I say fruit, I really mean sangria made with different fruits as the base flavor.

The basic recipes are similar, you just adjust the base.

You can strain certain fruit or even puree them in the blender.  If you prefer, you can substitute a liqueur for the fruit base.  A liqueur is just a flavored and distilled spirit.  They have great taste and are less in alcohol percentage to traditional distilled liquors.

So here are a couple of brandy sangria recipes with variations that I know you’ll like.  So enjoy these or create your own!

Traditional White Sangria with Brandy

What if you’re craving citrus with a little kick?  Then you’ll love the white wine, brandy and orange liqueur flavors.  Whew-hoooo brandy!!

Ingredients

• 1 bottle white wine
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup (Triple Sec)
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup of simple syrup
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1/2 cup club soda or 4 ounces of sprite

Directions

In a pitcher combine the wine, brandy, orange liqueur and sugar and orange juice.  Set the club soda aside.  Add the orange and lemon slices, and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.  Add the club soda or sprite and serve over ice.

Classic Red Sangria Recipe with Brandy

The classics usually don’t need much introduction.  This classic has been around for aged because it’s so good!

Ingredients

• 1 bottle red wine
• 1/2 cup brandy
• ¼ cup triple sec
• ¼ cup of simple syrup
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1/2 cup carbonated water

Directions

In a pitcher combine the wine, brandy, orange liqueur and sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved.  Stir in the orange juice and club soda.  Add the orange and lemon, and chill.  Serve over ice.

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Feel free to make adjustments to the ingredients or quantities above.  Nothing here is intended as an absolute.

One thing that teaching wine classes has taught me is that people have very different tastes.

Sangria typically isn’t expensive so have fun in experimenting with different batches until you find the ones you like best.

Until then, Cheers!

Here are a couple of additional tips on serving your new creation!

Temperature

Sangria is meant to be served cold.  Make sure you store your Sangria in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.

Not only will that allow the flavors in the wine and fruit to marinate and become more flavorable, but also it will reduce the need for ice, if you are serving within a short time.

Glasses

Because of the fruit and maybe ice, Sangria glasses need to be pretty big compared to other glasses.  I would suggest you use the biggest glasses you have.

If you’re looking to buy new glasses, go anywhere where they sell wine glasses and get some of the biggest ones they carry.  You can also use them for your next wine party or after that hard day of work!

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