Merlot Sangria with Fresh Fruit & Spirits
The best easy Red Sangria with fresh fruit and red wine, takes simple ingredients that are super easy to adapt and vary into one of the most delicious adult beverages ever! Fresh fruit, a combination of alcohol like triple sec and brand paired with Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic red sangria recipe that you will love. No need to get Sangria from your fav Italian restaurant when its just so easy to raid the liquor cabinet and make your own!
Servings: 4 glasses
Calories: 415kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup triple sec
- 1/3 cup frozen lemon juice concentrate
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 10 oz. maraschino cherries (do not drain)
- 750 ml. dry red wine (try Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 lime sliced
- 1 orange sliced
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, mix together 1/2 cup of brandy, 1/2 cup of triple sec, 1/3 cup of frozen lemon juice concentrate, 1/3 cup of orange juice, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 1/4 cup of white sugar, and 10 oz. of maraschino cherries (do not drain).
- Add Wine and Fruit: Stir in 750 ml of dry red wine. Add the sliced lemon, lime, and orange.
- Chill: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate. Let the sangria chill overnight, or at least for 4-6 hours. This allows the flavors to blend together and enhances the taste.
Notes
Expert Tips
- Try to find bottles that have been aged less than two years.
- You don’t necessarily want to drink white wine with sangria—it tends to overpower the other components. Instead, opt for a rosé or sparkling wine.
- I use whatever summer fruits look freshest at the market.
- You may be tempted to skip the sugar altogether because you think it will mask the tartness of the fruit. But if you leave out the sugar, the acidity of the fruit won’t balance itself out properly.
Nutrition
Serving: 11oz. | Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg