Authentic Sangria Española - The FoodOlic recipes (2024)

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By Marie Breton May 2, 2023Jump to Recipe

This authentic Sangria Española without added sugar contains apple, peach and orange pieces. Plus a little fizz in the end, to make it extra festive!

The word Sangria comes from the word “Sangre” which means blood, so a traditional sangria should be the colour of blood. Nowadays, there are tons of different variations of Sangrias out there. Some are made with white wine others sparkling wines and all kinds of fruit combinations. However, the original version, the traditional Sangria Española, is and will always be the ultimate summer star!

Sangria’s Origin

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Sangria’s origin is not clear, some say it was a way to upgrade the lowest quality wines from Southern Spain. Therefore, adding fruits (sugars) would help balance the sharpness. Others say it was an invention of British sailors, bringing along with them some Spanish wine to the Caribbeans and mixing it up with rum and fruits. Truth be told, no one knows for sure. One thing is certain, it’s a fantastic drink to sip on in the summertime!

The Golden Rules

Here are a few rules to follow if you want to concoct a traditional Sangria:

Cut the fruits small enough to be able to get the pieces to slide easily in your mouth when drinking, except the citrus.
Cover really well the Sangria (airtight) with plastic wrap, not let the alcohol evaporate.
Make sure to macerate the Sangria long enough (minimum of 3 hours in the fridge) because the wine needs to suck up all the fruit flavours.
Make sure to gently stir the Sangria before serving.
Don’t forget the fizz in the end, it could be a gas lemonade, soda, or simply sparkling water.

No Added Sugar

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This version uses no added sugar, I believe the orange juice, soda and fruits contain enough already. If you find it too strong, add a little syrup or juice to the Sangria. This version is a grown-up version, not going to taste like candy.

Tapas to Serve with Sangria

PAN CON TOMATE – PA AMB TOMAQUET
EGGPLANT FRIES WITH HONEY
CALAMARI IN ITS INK CROQUETAS
COLORFUL SPANISH TORTILLA DE PATATA

So let’s make this summer drink!

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Sangria Española

5 from 11 votes

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

overnight maceration 12 hours hours

Total Time 12 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 8 glasses

Calories 243

This authentic Sangria Española without added sugar contains some apple, peach and orange pieces, plus a little fizz in the end, to make it extra festive!

Ingredients

750 ml red wine
300 ml orange juice
100 ml Brandy
1 apple (cut into small cubes)
1 peach (cut into small cubes)
1 orange (sliced in quarter)
1 cinnamon stick

To add after maceration

200 ml sparkling soda or lemonade

Metric – US Customary

Instructions

Start by cutting the apple and peach, and add to a pitcher.
Add the wine, orange juice and brandy to the pitcher.
Add a few slices of orange and the cinnamon stick.
Mix up and cover (airtight) with plastic wrap.
Let macerate overnight in the fridge (minimum 3 hours).
Add the soda or fizzy lemonade before serving.

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Notes

Serve with ice and a wooden stick when serving to prevent the fruits from splashing down the glasses.

Author: Marie Breton

Calories: 243kcal

Course: Bebidas, drink

Cuisine: Spanish

Keyword: co*cktail, drink, espanola, sangria, wine sauce

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Sangria Española

Amount per Serving

Calories

243

% Daily Value*

Fat

0.4

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16 Comments

foodzesty7 years agoReply

It looks soooo good!! 🙂
- The FoodOlicPost Author7 years agoReply
  
  Thanks!
Flavour and Savour @flavourandsavour.com7 years agoReply

I’m a huge Sangria fan. Love your suggestion to cut the fruit small enough! Sometimes large pieces look pretty in a pitcher, but they make it awkward for your guests!
- The FoodOlicPost Author7 years agoReply
  
  yes, and this way they slides right in the mouth for a nice fruity bite;)
Colleen Milne7 years agoReply

Love this simple sangria. Some of them are too sweet for me, but this one looks perfect. Just the way sangria is meant to be, I’m thinking.
- The FoodOlicPost Author7 years agoReply
  
  It’s still lightly sweet with all those fruits macerating in there for hours. To me, nothing like natural sugars;)
Eyecandypopper (@Eyecandypopper)7 years agoReply

I love a good traditional sangria! My grandmother in France used to make a very similar one that was so tasty, she’d always let the flavours marinate for at least a day, and it was the bomb! She’d also let me drink a glass at 8 years-old which was the best part. hahahaha Yours looks delicious and brought back all those happy memories 🙂
- The FoodOlicPost Author7 years agoReply
  
  It s almost fruit juice… no judgment here;) i leave mine at least a night in the fridge, it makes all the difference! Osmosis miracles!
Charlotte7 years agoReply

Despite always ordering it while I’m out, I’ve actually never made sangria. After reading this recipe though I’m not sure why! Time to give it a try!
- The FoodOlicPost Author7 years agoReply
  
  Believe me! It s always better handmade!
thewineloverskitchen7 years agoReply

I have been thinking of Sangria for a week now! You can bet I am making this on the weekend!! It looks good -not too candy-ish!
- The FoodOlicPost Author7 years agoReply
  
  It s the ultimate! Still sweet with all those fruits in there, just need a good overnight to macerate it correctly !
Welsh Wanderlust7 years agoReply

This is my all time favourite summer drink 😍 can’t wait to try this recipe 🙌🏼
- The FoodOlicPost Author7 years agoReply
  
  Boozy and fruit ! Perfect drink!
iamnirt4 months agoReply

Great recipe! We like sangria without added sugar. This was a very good easy basic recipe. We skipped the cinnamon stick as didnt have one. I used some frozen peach chunks I had and a fresh apple and fresh orange. We made it and left it overnight. The next day we added lemon lime flavoured club Soda to taste to our individual wine glasses instead of adding to the whole jug. We also added ice cubes to our glasses. We made a double recipe and enjoyed every drop with our roast beef dinner. Thanks for sharing a great recipe.
- Marie BretonPost Author4 months agoReply
  
  I’m glad you guys like it! The fruits are already giving all their sugar so no need for extra sugar! Thanks for letting me know!