Easy Red Sangria

by ShakeAndSip
Prep: 10m
Cook: 1h
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Ingredients
Servings:8
1bottle merlot (750 ml)
1cuporange liqueur
1/2cupbrandy
1/2cupsugar
1cupfresh strawberries
1medium orange
1medium apple
ice
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Instructions
  1. 1

    Mix the base

    In a large pitcher, stir together the merlot, orange liqueur, and brandy. If you want a sweeter sangria, add the sugar and stir until dissolved — taste first, because a fruit-forward wine may not need it.

  1. 2

    Add the fruit

    Slice the orange into rounds and the apple into thin wedges. Slice or halve the strawberries. Stir all the fruit into the pitcher.

  2. 3

    Chill

    Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving — this is where the magic happens. The fruit soaks up the wine and the whole thing gets more flavorful and balanced. You can make it up to a day ahead.

  3. 4

    Serve

    Pour over ice into glasses, making sure everyone gets some fruit. Use large ice cubes if you have them — they melt slower and won't water it down.

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Easy Red Sangria

Created by: ShakeAndSip

Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 1h
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle merlot (750 ml)
  • 1 cup orange liqueur
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries
  • 1 medium orange
  • 1 medium apple
  • ice

Instructions

  1. Mix the baseIn a large pitcher, stir together the merlot, orange liqueur, and brandy. If you want a sweeter sangria, add the sugar and stir until dissolved — taste first, because a fruit-forward wine may not need it.
  2. Add the fruitSlice the orange into rounds and the apple into thin wedges. Slice or halve the strawberries. Stir all the fruit into the pitcher.
  3. ChillRefrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving — this is where the magic happens. The fruit soaks up the wine and the whole thing gets more flavorful and balanced. You can make it up to a day ahead.
  4. ServePour over ice into glasses, making sure everyone gets some fruit. Use large ice cubes if you have them — they melt slower and won't water it down.

Notes & Tips

This is the one to make when you need a pitcher drink that looks impressive but takes ten minutes. The orange liqueur is the key — it adds a brightness that straight OJ can't match. Triple sec works great, but if you have Cointreau or Grand Marnier lying around, even better. Mocktail swap: skip the wine, liqueur, and brandy — use a mix of grape juice, sparkling water, and a squeeze of orange for the vibe without the buzz. Still tastes great with the fruit.