Classic Red Berry Sangria Cocktail

So for the Portuguese, well i should say the Lisbon Santo Antonio festivities, since this is mostly a Lisbon party (there are several across the country but the Lisbon is by far the biggest), nothing like sharing a delightful Classic Red Wine Sangria Cocktail, this is a pretty refreshing summer cocktail that’s perfect for those warm days when you need something cool and fruity with just the right kick or well for any Party! This traditional Spanish and Portuguese drink has become a staple at gatherings across the globe, and for good reason, its a simple cocktail that you can make in large amounts, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s surprisingly easy to whip up in your own kitchen or in this case in the garden!

While you can find plenty of commercial sangria versions lining store shelves these days, nothing beats homemade touch, its just in my opinion way better, even some of the one I’ve had when i was younger as a teenager with all the other… teenager OMG! These had a tendency to be less fragrant and more boozy, but still better than a commercial version, but thats what makes a sangria special, you can make it your own, to your own taste, you can make it more lighter for a casual afternoon, or much stronger for a garden party or bbq, its infinitely customisable to your taste, you can adjust the sweetness, alcohol content, and fruit combinations to create your perfect summer sipper.

So what makes this one special? Well its not that special but i think it shows a classic combination and a smart one, you get both the wine and the 7up giving it a big of sparkle, the 7up and sugar give it sweetness and the berries and lime give that big acidity punch, its a fantastic classic base you can adjust to your own taste, the vodka was more to give it that extra kick (it was on a lighter side) and we were all adults, the important thing is that just sugar and wine with some fruits doesn’t mean a good sangria, it has to have some balance to be a delicious drink! Lets check the recipe!

Classic Red Wine Sangria Cocktail

Servings: 12
Time: 15mins
Difficulty: Easy
Rating: ★★★★★
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Nothing like a sweet, fruity and refreshing glass of cold sangria on a summer's day... yum ;D

Ingredients

Sparkling Wine – 1 Bottle
Vodka – 60ml
Berries – 160gr
Apple – 2
Lime – 1
Orange – 1
Cinnamon – 2 Sticks
Brown Sugar – 2 Tablespoons
7Up – To Taste
Ice – To Taste

Directions

Start by adding the berries, diced apples, diced lime and diced orange, cinnamon, followed by the sugar to a large jug and stir a little.
Then add the sparkling wine, vodka and ice.
Finally add the 7up and taste until it’s to your liking. You can serve it straight away or wait a little while for it to refine.

Notes: Like i said above this is a sparkling wine with a shot of vodka, but if you want a light version just adjust, skip the vodka and use a lower alcohol sparking wine (like a rosé or portuguese green wine), a lot of the taste of a nice sangria is a matter of tasting and adjusting to your taste, also like we did here you can add extra 7up to make it all less alcoholic.

Also you can add other things like orange juice or mint to give it a different kick.

This recipe for Classic Red Wine Sangria Cocktail was originally created on BakeAfter.com. Esta receita de Sangria de Frutos Vermelhos foi publicada em português no Iguaria.com.