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Classic Red Sangria, Batched for a Crowd

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A classic overnight red sangria loaded with citrus, apple, and berries — with a no-alcohol version noted below. Ingredients
Course Drinks
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle 750 ml red wine (Rioja, Garnacha, or Cabernet)
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 3 tbsp sugar or simple syrup to taste
  • 2 oranges sliced into rounds
  • 1 lemon sliced into rounds
  • 1 apple cored and chopped
  • 1 cup mixed berries strawberries hulled and sliced, raspberries

Instructions

  • Combine the base: In a large pitcher, combine the wine, brandy, orange juice, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the fruit: Add the oranges, lemon, apple, and berries to the pitcher and stir gently to submerge the fruit.
  • Chill and macerate: Cover and refrigerate so the fruit can macerate — a minimum of 4 hours, but overnight gives the best flavor.
  • Serve: Serve over ice with a slotted spoon nearby so guests can scoop out the boozy fruit.

Notes

Mocktail version: Replace the wine and brandy with 2 cups pomegranate juice, 2 cups orange juice, and 2 cups sparkling grape juice (add the sparkling grape juice right before serving to keep the fizz). Keep the same fruit and macerating time.