Sangria is a cocktail made of guidelines, not rules. In Spain, every restaurant has their own house version, and no two recipes are alike. If you have any assortment of herbs and fruits on hand, you can make sangria. It’s so flexible that it can be made with either white or red wine. No matter what your taste preferences are, this is the perfect drink to help you slow things down a bit. If you’re not sure where to start, try out the red and white sangria recipes below. Pour a glass and honor the Spanish traditions of snacking on assorted salty foods, lingering around the table, and indulging in a little siesta.
Mint-Berry Red Wine Sangria
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 3 oz raspberries
- 3 oz blackberries
- 6-8 mint leaves
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 bottle Blue Apron red wine (500ml)
- Optional: 2 oz brown spirit of choice, such as brandy, whiskey, or rum
- seltzer
Method:
- In a jar or pitcher, combine the raspberries, blackberries, mint leaves (tearing before adding), sugar, and sliced lemon. Muddle for 30 seconds.
- Add the wine and stir to combine. Stir in the brown spirit of your choice (if using).
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- To serve, fill a glass with ice. Fill the glass ⅔ of the way up with the sangria. Top with the seltzer. If desired, garnish with a spoonful of the muddled fruit and mint from the pitcher. Enjoy!
Peach-Basil White Wine Sangria Recipe:
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 peach, sliced
- 6-8 basil leaves
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 lime, thinly sliced
- 1 bottle Blue Apron white wine (500 ml)
- Optional: 2 oz spirit, such as vodka, tequila, or gin
- seltzer
Method:
- In a jar or pitcher, combine the sliced peach, basil leaves (tearing before adding), honey, and sliced lime. Muddle for 30 seconds.
- Add the wine and stir to combine. Stir in the spirit of your choice (if using) for a stronger, less sweet sangria.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- To serve, fill a glass with ice. Fill the glass ⅔ of the way up with the sangria. Top with seltzer. If desired, garnish with a spoonful of muddled fruit and basil from the pitcher. Enjoy!
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