Red Sangria (Red Wine)

Red Wine Sangria is a delicious batch cocktail that isn’t overly sweet and is made with a mix of red wine, brandy, lemon-lime soda, and loaded with oranges, apples, strawberries, and blackberries, plus a touch of cinnamon!

This Red Sangria Recipe will be an instant summer favorite!

Pretty much everyone I know loves sangria! I don’t even really like wine but this is one of my favorite summer drinks! I’m all about this fruity blend of wine, soda, and brandy!

This punch is bound to be an instant summer favorite at gatherings! You’ll love how easy it is to mix up and that you can make it in advance!

Red Wine Sangria Ingredients

Blackberry Brandy – I prefer the sweetness and flavor of blackberry brandy and usually use Allen’s brand, but you can use any fruity brandy to make this recipe!

Cabernet – This is my personal preference, but I recommend using a red wine you know you like. But preferably with spicy and fruity notes. Remember that with sangria, cheap wine is totally fine to use!

Lemon-Lime Soda – Feel free to use club soda or sparkling water instead of soda if you want to cut back on the sugar and calories. Ginger ale could also be used.

Simple Syrup, Fruits, and Extra spices – Load it up with oranges, apples, strawberries, and blackberries. Add cinnamon sticks and simple syrup if you’d like.

Best Red Wine For Sangria

One of my favorites to use is Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Aged in Bourbon Barrels, it has notes of vanilla, brown sugar, and cherries.

Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon is another great choice!

Ultimately, you’ll want to look for a wine that’s barrel-aged and check the bottle label for flavor notes if they’re listed.

This recipe has also been tested with Shiraz and Merlot as well, but I didn’t find it quite as delicious as when it’s made with Cabernet.

How to make Red Wine Sangria

1. Combine: In a large pitcher, combine all of the ingredients except for the soda and ice.
2. Steep: Let the sangria steep in the refrigerator for at least several hours but best when left for 1 to 2 days.
3. Serve: When you’re ready to serve, add the soda to the mix, then serve over ice.

This is my go to red sangria recipe. I’ve made it several times and I ALWAYS gets compliments on how delicious it is!

– Stace

Large Batch Sangria Recipe – How to make Sangria for a crowd

This recipe is meant to serve twelve people, so if you’re looking to serve a crowd just make this recipe as directed and you’ll be all set. If you’re looking to make a big jug, go ahead and double the recipe.

When it comes to parties though, I always like serving a variety and usually make a batch of red and a batch of white sangria too!

Storage Instructions

Refrigerating: From the time you first mix the fruit and wine together, this wine punch has a 3-day shelf life.

Freezing: Go ahead and pour it into freezer bags and lay flat to freeze (similar to the way you’d freeze soup). Thaw in a bowl in the fridge just in case it leaks. Sangria will need to get to about 21 degrees F to freeze fully and is good for up to 3 months in the freezer.

How far in advance can you make sangria?

You should make it at least a few hours in advance, preferably overnight for the best flavor. However, I would recommend making it no more than two days in advance giving you a day to spare for enjoyment.

This can leave you a narrow window to drink up if you’re not serving a crowd.

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• Champagne Punch – Made in just 5 minutes!
• Cranberry Mojito Punch – Sparkling and fruity!
• Rum Punch – A Caribbean inspired cocktail!
• Fish Bowl Drink – Made in fish bowls for a fun drink!
• Rum Runner – Banana, blackberry, orange, and pineapple flavors!