Relaxing in the sun this Memorial Day Weekend? Enjoy a sweet, authentic red sangria made with Rioja wines.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 bottles of red wine (we recommend Rioja)
- 2 medium oranges
- 1 green apple
- 1 lemon
- 4 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 cup brandy (optional)
Directions:
- Cut one orange into round slices and one into wedges. Cut lemon into round slices. Cut green apple into wedges.
- Pour two bottles of red wine into a pitcher. Add 4 tbsp. of brown sugar and 1 cup of brandy (optional). Squeeze wedged orange juice into the pitcher. Add orange and lemon slices. Add green apple wedges.
- Stir and then serve!
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Who needs brown sugar? Try this easy one: one bottle of a good Rioja , half to 3/4bottle orange juice, a squeeze of lemon and pour over ice cubes. Cut fruit optional.
Hi Alan, thanks for reaching out! We love the deeper caramel or toffee-like flavor that brown sugar brings. But like all wines, this recipe is all about personal taste, and we love your suggestion as well!