I generally don’t care for Sangria, except for when I’m in Spain - it just seems to taste better there. Sangria makes a perfect summer drink when entertaining, because you can make large batches ahead of time. This recipe is based on one I received during m…
What you'll need
Ingredients
4 large juice oranges, washed; two orange sliced; remaining oranges juiced
2 large lemons, washed and sliced
½ cup granulated Superfine sugar
½ cup Cointreau or Triple Sec
½ cup brandy
1 apple, sliced thin
1 small handful of red grapes
2 bottles inexpensive Spanish red wine, chilled
1 liter bottle of seltzer or Orange soda (like Orangina)
The method
Directions
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Add sliced oranges, lemons, and sugar to large container; mash gently with wooden spoon until fruit releases some juice, but is not totally crushed, and sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Stir in orange juice, Triple Sec, brandy, apple slices, grapes, and wine; cover and refrigerate for at least 2, and up to 8 hours. When ready to serve stir in seltzer (or orange soda) and serve with ice and fruit.
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Cook Like James
Best Spanish Sangria
Prep
Cook
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I generally don’t care for Sangria, except for when I’m in Spain - it just seems to taste better there. Sangria makes a perfect summer drink when entertaining, because you can make large batches ahead of time. This recipe is based on one I received during m…
Ingredients
4 large juice oranges, washed; two orange sliced; remaining oranges juiced
2 large lemons, washed and sliced
½ cup granulated Superfine sugar
½ cup Cointreau or Triple Sec
½ cup brandy
1 apple, sliced thin
1 small handful of red grapes
2 bottles inexpensive Spanish red wine, chilled
1 liter bottle of seltzer or Orange soda (like Orangina)
Cook Like James · The method
Directions
1
Add sliced oranges, lemons, and sugar to large container; mash gently with wooden spoon until fruit releases some juice, but is not totally crushed, and sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Stir in orange juice, Triple Sec, brandy, apple slices, grapes, and wine; cover and refrigerate for at least 2, and up to 8 hours. When ready to serve stir in seltzer (or orange soda) and serve with ice and fruit.
Cook Like James
Best Spanish Sangria
Prep
Cook
Yield
I generally don’t care for Sangria, except for when I’m in Spain - it just seems to taste better there. Sangria makes a perfect summer drink when entertaining, because you can make large batches ahead of time. This recipe is based on one I received during m…
Ingredients
4 large juice oranges, washed; two orange sliced; remaining oranges juiced
2 large lemons, washed and sliced
½ cup granulated Superfine sugar
½ cup Cointreau or Triple Sec
½ cup brandy
1 apple, sliced thin
1 small handful of red grapes
2 bottles inexpensive Spanish red wine, chilled
1 liter bottle of seltzer or Orange soda (like Orangina)
Directions
1
Add sliced oranges, lemons, and sugar to large container; mash gently with wooden spoon until fruit releases some juice, but is not totally crushed, and sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Stir in orange juice, Triple Sec, brandy, apple slices, grapes, and wine; cover and refrigerate for at least 2, and up to 8 hours. When ready to serve stir in seltzer (or orange soda) and serve with ice and fruit.
