16 Out-of-the-Ordinary Sangria Recipes for EVERY Pool Party (2024)

FAQs

How much sangria do I need for 20 people? ›

I made 4 gallons of Sangria for our housewarming party — and with about 20 people we had a gallon left. But looking at the math, if every person there had 1 serving of Sangria (which I think is a fair way of looking at it) you'll need a minimum of 9 gallons.

I let mine chill for at least 8 hours before serving, or overnight for the best flavor. Taste and adjust. Whenever you're making a co*cktail at home, be sure to taste and adjust it to your liking. If you prefer a sweeter sangria, add an extra splash of orange juice or a little maple syrup.

Serve sangria in large glass or clear beverage dispensers, carafes or pitchers for your sangria bar.

Mix red wine, brandy, triple sec, lemonade concentrate, orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar together in a bowl. Add orange, lemon and lime slices, and maraschino cherries. Serve immediately over ice, or refrigerate 8 hours to overnight for best flavor. For a fizzy sangria, add club soda just before serving.

A Magnum bottle also known as 1.5L is equal to two standard bottles of wine, and will serve 4-5 people. Each bottle doubles in size from there - a 3.0L, which is also known as a Jeroboam or Double Magnum will serve 6-8 people and a 6.0L or Imperial, will serve 12-16 people.

One bottle of wine makes enough sangria for about 8 servings. Of course, sangria goes down easy, and the last thing you want to do is run out. So I assume that each person will drink 4 servings, and therefore buy one bottle of wine for every 2 people I'm serving.

The best wine for sangria is Garnacha (also called Grenache) or Pinot Noir. Garnacha comes from Spain, so it's my top pick for authentic Spanish sangria! Choose an inexpensive wine (under $20) that you would enjoy on its own.

What's the best white wine for sangria? Since we are adding a lot of other sweet components to this drink we like to keep the white wine dry and high in acidity. Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo or a dry Riesling would all work great here.

The Overnight Resting Period Is Important!

This lets the fruit infuse the wine, letting its juices get in the mix and sweeten up the drink.

Fill with water and fruit (or flowers, but sangria & fruit are the perfect companions) – stick a bottle inside the milk jug container and freeze! When you remove from the freezer, you will have the perfect spot for a bottle of sangria chilled.

What finger foods go with sangria? ›

You can also think about pairing it with dishes like empanadas, grilled steak, chorizo, manchego cheese, or sweet and sour meatballs. The bold flavors of red sangria can stand up to the richness of these dishes, creating a perfect match.

Gorgonzola or Roquefort – both pair well with naturally sweet fruits and drinks. Parmesan – with its dry texture and salty, nutty profile, this one is a must. Stilton – this creamy, grassy flavored cheese goes perfectly with sugary flavors.

Spanish Reds

A traditional Spanish red wine with plenty of backbone and a hint of spice (like Garnacha, Tempranillo, or a Rioja blend) will always lead you to a supremely balanced glass of red sangria.

EU law says bottles from Spain are limited by law to less than 12% alcohol by volume (ABV). Bottles produced in the U.S. usually have between 5% and 15%. Sangria made with red wine is usually stronger than white wine punches.

Any juicy fruits (such as citrus, berries, grapes, pineapple, mango, kiwi, etc.) would be delicious. Add fresh ginger: If you would like to give your sangria a bit of a kick, muddle in a few slices of fresh ginger.

I'd estimate one drink per person, per hour of the event, plus one more each. In other words, if the party is three hours long, plan on each person having around four servings of their chosen beverage.

Turns out, there's a pretty simple way to estimate how much wine to buy for a party. It's easy to remember and is pretty accurate. Here it is: buy one bottle of wine per invited guest. That's it.

On average, a regular bottle of wine contains four glasses of wine. For dinners, a good average is to assume two glasses of wine per person.

A typical sangria recipe might include a mixture of wine, fruit juices, soda, and chopped fruits. Here's a rough estimate: - A standard serving of wine is usually 5 ounces. - If you're making a sangria with a 1:1 ratio of wine to other ingredients, you might get around 5 servings (5 ounces each) from one bottle.