Refreshing Easy Strawberry Sangria (2024)

FAQs

How do you jazz up a bottle of sangria? ›

Add different fruit: Sangria is the perfect use for leftover fresh or frozen fruit, so feel free to add in whatever you have on hand. Any juicy fruits (such as citrus, berries, grapes, pineapple, mango, kiwi, etc.) would be delicious.

Combine sangria and prosecco in a large pitcher. Add ice and cut fruit to a co*cktail glass. Pour sangria and prosecco mixture into glass. Serve immediately.

By chilling the sangria, you give the fresh fruits a chance to infuse the wine with sweet, fresh flavor. If you cut this time short, the punch won't taste as fruity or as balanced. I let mine chill for at least 8 hours before serving, or overnight for the best flavor.

Pretty simple: start with sangria wine, cut the fruit into slices – cara cara or navel oranges (good oranges for juice), sweet apples like yellow macintosh, and some seedless grapes cut in half. Pineapple slices are also good, as are freestone peach slices. A few slices of lime are a good touch.

The fruit combinations for sangria are endless, from citrus fruits like orange and lemon to sweeter fruits like strawberry and pineapple. Each will add its own spin to the mix. Apples and pears are an excellent year-round go-to and hold up well in liquid.

Choose a pitcher or bowl large enough fit an entire bottle of wine and to serve 8 drinks. Fill glasses by pouring them from the pitcher or use a ladle to fill glasses from a punch bowl. A dispenser is not a good choice for serving sangria, as the fruit can clog the spout.

I love a holiday recipe that gets the whole house smelling wonderful, and this holiday sangria is definitely one of those. It's a little like mulled wine, but a little sweeter and more refreshing. You can serve it iced or hot, and it also makes a thoughtful gift.

Due to its refreshing and fruity nature, sangria pairs best with salty, smoky, and even spicy dishes. Luckily, cheese comes in all shapes and sizes and typically goes well with at least one or two dishes. The most important thing to remember when pairing with your red or white sangria – the earthier the better.

Go for the classic mix of a bottle of red wine and the juice and thick chunks of rind from 2 oranges and 1 lemon. Garnish with chunks of green apple, peaches, apricots and cinnamon stick. Let sit for a few hours (or overnight) and top with some soda water before you serve to lighten it up.

The best wine for sangria is Garnacha (also called Grenache) or Pinot Noir. Garnacha comes from Spain, so it's my top pick for authentic Spanish sangria! Choose an inexpensive wine (under $20) that you would enjoy on its own.

What are the basic ingredients for sangria? ›

Red Wine

Sangria / Main ingredient

"When choosing a brandy, it is best to go toward a Spanish one made with Spanish grapes," said Trujillo. "I find Carlos I Solera Gran Reserva Brandy to be perfect for sangria." This brandy was aged in American oak casks and has notes of vanilla and caramel.

Note: if it's a corked bottle, just ensure the cork is fastened tightly before shaking. Serve immediately or chill your sangria for 2-4 hours. Pour over ice and top each glass with 3-4oz of sparkling water. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and fruit.

Due to its refreshing and fruity nature, sangria pairs best with salty, smoky, and even spicy dishes. Luckily, cheese comes in all shapes and sizes and typically goes well with at least one or two dishes. The most important thing to remember when pairing with your red or white sangria – the earthier the better.