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This is The Best Red Sangria Recipe full of citrus flavor, red wine and champagne. You will love the added bubbles and the warming red wine mixed together. This would be perfect for a party, New Years Eve celebration or a special occasion.
New Years Eve is fast approaching which means you might need a festive drink to celebrate as we approach 2021.
This is The Best Red Sangria Recipe filled with red wine, champagne, orange juice, fruit and warm spices. I spent some time during college in Barcelona, Spain and fell in love with sangria. It was hands down the best sangria I have ever had.
Today’s red sangria recipe is similar to what I drank in Spain but it has champagne added in for bubbles. If you don’t like champagne or don’t have it one hand you can add seltzer, carbonated water or prosecco in its place.
You also don’t have to add bubbles to the sangria and can just drink it without that added in. I used cabernet sauvignon but you could also use Garnacha {or Grenache}, cabernet sauvignon or Pinor Noir in its place.
This can easily be made the night before to leave all of those juices soak into the fruit and then just add the champagne when you are ready to serve.
Recipe Ingredients
See full list of simple ingredients below in recipe card with exact measurements.
- Red Wine: Red wine is used in this sangria to create a warm, rich flavor. I used cabernet sauvignon but you could also use Garnacha {or Grenache} or Pinor Noir.
- Champagne: I like to add champagne to this sangria recipe. You could also use prosecco or even just sparkling water or seltzer if you want to skip the champagne.
- Juice: Orange juice adds a sweet flavor to balance out the red wine. You can skip this if you want but I suggest adding it.
- Fruit: I think fruit is my favorite part of the sangria because once you are done drinking you can eat the delicious fruit. In this recipe I added lemon, apples and oranges but you could also add things like cranberries, pomegranate seeds, grapes or any citrus.
- Spices: The spices and herbs in this recipe are warming and the perfect pair for the red wine. This recipe uses rosemary, thyme, cinnamon and star anise but you can use what you have on hand.
How do you Make Red Wine Sangria
Step 1: Add Ingredients to Pitcher: Pour the wine into a tall pitcher. Add the orange, apple, lemon and orange juice and stir to combine.
Step 2: Refrigerate: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours but up to 24 hours.
Fill glasses with ice and pour the wine on top until around ⅔ full.
Top with champagne and garnish with the herbs and spices.
Storage Tips
Store the leftover sangria in an airtight pitcher or container for up to 3 days.
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The Best Red Sangria Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 bottle red wine, such as a cabernet sauvignon
- 1 bottle champagne
- 1 Orange, thinly sliced
- 1 Apple, thinly sliced
- 1 Lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ Cups orange juice
- Rosemary, thyme, cinnamon star anise as a garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Pour the wine into a tall pitcher. Add the orange, apple, lemon and orange juice and stir to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours but up to 24 hours.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the wine on top until around ⅔ full.
- Top with champagne and garnish with the herbs and spices.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Super easy to follow and delicious!