spanish sangria recipes

sangria recipes - below you'll find a wonderful selection of easy recipes for sangria, plus tips on how to make sangria ...

sangria recipes As with many Spanish recipes, traditional sangria punch is extremely easy to make, using very basic ingredients that would be found in most Spanish homes.

Originally designed as a refreshing summer drink, all you need is a bottle of ordinary red wine, a cup or two of soda pop, plus any fresh fruits you have to hand.

And that's about it!

You chop or slice the fruit, mix everything together in a pitcher, chill, and serve.

Fruits originally used tended to be oranges and lemons, for these would have been found in most Spanish homes.

And, if you were lucky enough to have a spot of Spanish brandy in your cupboard, then you might add a dash of that to give the punch a bit of a kick.

Nowadays, sangria has become a popular drink worldwide, and heaps of different sangria recipes have developed - you'll discover links to many further down the page.

But, first of all, why not take a peek at this video to get an idea of how to make sangria?...

recommended sangria recipes

Best sangria: to my mind this is the best, because it's simple, traditional, and delightful ... what more can you ask?
Easy sangria: another recipe that's so easy to make ... with brandy to give it a kick.
Basic sangria: try this delicious mix of red wine, traditional fruits, plus brandy and Triple Sec to add power and flavor.
Unusual sangria: water melon and berries are more unusual ingredients for sangria ... you'll find the combination intoxicating!
Red sangria: orange liqueur, peach schnapps, apricot brandy, and Amaretto give you plenty of oooomph! Not for the faint-hearted!
Sangria punch: a real party-time drink - replace the red wine with grape juice and it's ideal for kids.
Berry sangria: beautiful berries, rosé wine, and whisky liqueur create a colorful change from more traditional recipes.
Peach sangria: mix red wine, white wine, lots of lovely peaches, plus a dash of peach liqueur ... mmmmmm!
Pineapple sangria: chunks of pineapple, Triple Sec, brandy, and vodka are just some of the ingredients that make this recipe special.
White sangria: Recipe 1: fancy a simple, white wine-based sangria for a refreshing change?
White sangria: Recipe 2: enjoy another beautiful white wine sangria - less potent than some recipes as it has no brandy, liqueurs, or schnapps.
White sangria: Recipe 3: you'll love the unusual mix of blueberries and white wine in this recipe.
Non-alcoholic sangria: savor this colorful, juicy, refreshing sangria made from red grape juice and cranberries.
Virgin sangria: or, how about a wonderful, white, non-alcoholic sangria, based on white grape juice?