How long does it take for sangria to properly infuse?
Sangria is a Spanish wine punch that is typically made with red wine, fruit, and a sweetener. The punch is easy to make and can be served with or without alcohol. Sangria is often made with a dry red wine, such as a Rioja, but any red wine can be used. The fruit and sweetener can be varied to taste, but typically, orange, lemon, and lime are used, along with sugar, honey, or simple syrup.
Sangria is best made ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld. For a non-alcoholic sangria, infuse the fruit and sweetener in the red wine for at least 2 hours, up to overnight. For a boozy sangria, add a spirit, such as brandy, triple sec, or rum, to taste. The alcohol content will slow down the infusion, so allow at least 4 hours, up to overnight, for the flavors to develop.
Serve sangria over ice, with or without the fruit. If you want to keep it festive, garnish with orange slices, fresh berries, or mint leaves.
What type of Sangria is your favorite?
Red Sangria is my favorite type of Sangria! I love the way that the flavors of the red wine, fruit, and spices come together to create a refreshing and slightly sweet drink. I always feel like I’m in vacation mode when I’m sipping on Red Sangria.
There are a few different ways that you can make Red Sangria, but my favorite recipe includes:
-1 bottle of red wine (I like to use a fruity Merlot or Grenache)
-1/2 cup of brandy
-1/4 cup of orange juice
-1/4 cup of lemon juice
-1/2 cup of simple syrup
-1 orange, thinly sliced
-1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
-1/2 lime, thinly sliced
-1/4 cup of chopped fresh strawberries
-1/4 cup of chopped fresh apples
To make this delicious Sangria, simply combine all of the ingredients (except for the fruit) in a pitcher and stir well. Then, add in the orange, lemon, and lime slices, as well as the strawberries and apples. Let the mixture sit for at least an hour so that the fruit has a chance to infuse its flavor into the wine. Serve over ice and enjoy!
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