Sangria is festive, fruity, and fun. It’s a perfect party punch to pair with Spanish tapas or Mexican food. Cold sangria is undeniably great on hot summer days. The wine as the base is versatile with seasonal fruit options that make it appropriate for cooler days, too!
What is a Good Brandy for Sangria?
Brandy turns wine into a true cocktail and adds some kick. You don't need to spend a lot on brandy.
Can you leave fruit in Sangria overnight?
The Overnight Resting Period Is Important! Most sangria recipes call for the wine to rest overnight, or at the very least, for a few hours in the refrigerator. This lets the fruit infuse the wine, letting its juices get in the mix and sweeten up the drink. After a night in the fridge, it will taste mellow and juicy.
Does Sangria always have brandy?
Totally. These days, many sangrias have a little extra booze in them to bump up the alcohol content, be it with brandy or a flavored liqueur.
What is a Good Brandy for Sangria?
Brandy turns wine into a true cocktail and adds some kick. You don't need to spend a lot on brandy.
What is a substitute for Brandy in Sangria?
All that said, you can make sangria without brandy so if you're just not into getting the extra bottle, skip it, the sangria will still taste great without it. You can also substitute brandy for other liqueur (triple sec and Grand Marnier are a popular choice).
Berry Brandy Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 ½ c fresh mixed berries - strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries
- 1 bottle rosé wine
- 1 c pineapple juice
- ½ c brandy
- ice
Instructions
- Rinse the fruit.
- Cut strawberries, into quarters, or eighths, depending on size.
- Fill pitcher halfway with ice.
- Add rosè, pineapple juice, and brandy.
- Stir.
- Allow ingredients to soak and chill for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled.
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