The Best Summer Sangria

Cool off and celebrate the season with *The Best Summer Sangria*, a vibrant and refreshing drink perfect for backyard barbecues or lazy afternoons on the patio. This crowd-pleasing sangria combines the bold flavors of dry red wine with freshly squeezed orange juice, a splash of smooth brandy, and just the right touch of sweetness from simple syrup. Packed with sunny citrus slices, juicy strawberries, and plump blueberries, it’s a colorful medley of summer's finest fruits. After a chill in the fridge to allow the flavors to meld, a fizzy splash of sparkling water adds an irresistibly crisp finish. Quick to prepare and customizable to your liking, this recipe is a must-have for entertaining, offering bold flavors and dazzling presentation in every glass.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 750 ml Red wine (dry or semi-dry)
• 1 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 cup Brandy
• 2 tablespoons Simple syrup
• 1 Orange
• 1 Lemon
• 1 Lime
• 1 cup Strawberries
• 0.5 cup Blueberries
• 1 cup Sparkling water or club soda
• 2 cups Ice cubes
• 4 sprigs Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prepare all fruits: thinly slice the orange, lemon, and lime, and hull and slice the strawberries.

Step 2

In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, orange juice, brandy, and simple syrup. Stir thoroughly to mix.

Step 3

Add the sliced orange, lemon, lime, strawberries, and blueberries into the pitcher. Stir gently to combine.

Step 4

Cover and refrigerate the sangria for at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours) to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Just before serving, pour in the sparkling water or club soda and stir gently.

Step 6

Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the sangria over the ice, making sure each glass gets a mix of fruit.

Step 7

Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2374.2 grams (2374.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1294

Total Fat 1.90g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 64mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 115.30g	42%
Dietary Fiber 12.40g	44%
Total Sugars 73.90g
Protein 6.30g	13%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 206mg	16%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1978mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.4%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 91.6%