Mixologist Ed’s Red Wine Sangria Recipe

Mixologist Ed’s Recipe – Classic Red Sangria
A bold, fruity, wine-forward drink with citrus, sweetness, and a spirited kick that will take you all the way to Spains Ibiza island

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 2–4 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6–8 glasses

Ingredients:

1 (750ml) bottle dry red wine (like Tempranillo, Garnacha, or Merlot)
¼ cup brandy
¼ cup orange liqueur (like Triple Sec or Cointreau)
2 tablespoons sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
1 orange, thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 lime, thinly sliced
1 apple, cored and diced (leave skin on)
½ cup fresh berries (optional: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
1–2 cinnamon sticks (optional for depth)
1 cup orange juice
1 cup club soda or lemon-lime soda (add just before serving)

Instructions:

1. Combine the Base:

In a large pitcher, stir together red wine, brandy, orange liqueur, orange juice, and sugar or honey until the sweetener dissolves.

2. Add the Fruit:

Toss in sliced citrus, apple, and berries. Add cinnamon sticks if using. Stir gently to distribute the fruit.

3. Chill and Infuse:

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally 4, so the flavors blend and the fruit infuses the drink.

4. Serve:

Just before serving, stir in chilled club soda or lemon-lime soda for sparkle. Serve over ice with spoonfuls of wine-soaked fruit in each glass.

Mixologist Ed’s Tips:

For a sweeter sangria, use a sweet red wine or add more orange juice or soda.
For a bolder kick, increase the brandy to ½ cup.
For white sangria, swap red wine with a dry white like Sauvignon Blanc and replace orange liqueur with elderflower liqueur with a splash of Galiano.