Refreshing sangria in spring and summer months, oh what a joy! This recipe is my go-to cocktail for entertaining for a larger group of guests. Preparation it easy and can certainly be made in advance. The beautiful color, vibrant and bright, is stunning in a clear pitcher
garnished with your favorite delicious, seasonal fruits. This recipe is always a hit with guests served with Spanish tapas and traditional paella. Enjoy!

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My Easy Red Sangria Recipe

A delicious make-ahead cocktail for spring and summer entertaining.

Author Chef Tiffany Blackmon

Ingredients

• 2 bottles Spanish Rioja
• ½ cup Cointreau
• 2 oranges, one juiced and one sliced for garnish
• 1 green apple diced
• ½ cup stawberries sliced
• ½ cup fresh blueberries
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 cinnamon stick  optional
• Sparkling water of champagne

Instructions

• In a large pitcher, add wine, Cointreau, orange juice, apple, strawberries, blueberries, lemon slices, and cinnamon stick. 
• Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. 
• Serve over ice, topped with sparkling water or champagne. Garnish with orange slices.

Notes

TIFFY’S TIPS

• When selecting wines, I enjoy both red and white sangria.  A Spanish red is traditional but try using a Spanish rosé for a lighter sangria.
• Substitute brandy for the Cointreau. Or use triple sec or Grand Marnier.
• The options for fruity additions are endless. Berries, grapes, pineapple, mango, kiwi, apples, peaches… shall I go on?  I like to freeze my fruit selections as well.
• Sweeteners. I prefer a less sweet cocktail option and there is quite a bit of natural sugar in this recipe. I shy away from added sweeteners when I prepare, as the Cointreau adds enough sweetener for me. You can add pure cane sugar, sugar substitutes, simple syrup, honey, light agave nectar.
• The addition of a cinnamon stick is certainly optional but a traditional ingredient in Spain.

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