Authentic Spanish Sangria

8 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (cheap spanish tempranillo works great)
  • 3/4 cup white rum
  • 1/2 cup whiskey (sweeter the better)
  • 1/4 cup triple sec
  • 1/2 - 3/4 liter lime flavored seltzer water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 orange

Directions

  1. 1
    Note: Because of the large volume I suggest making this in batches. This is one reason for the vagueness of the measurements.
  2. 2
    Mix the wine with 3/4 cup sugar. Set rest of sugar to the side.
  3. 3
    Add Liquors and stir.
  4. 4
    Slowly add 1/2 ltr lime seltzer and stir.
  5. 5
    Taste now and add any ingredients to taste. There SHOULD be a bit of a liquor bite to it, but it should NOT be overpowering. Likewise it should be sweet but not send you into a diabetic coma. It should also have a decent fizz to it, if it's too thick, add seltzer. Just experement.
  6. 6
    Once you've got the taste you want, add the slices of fruit. I've found that the sangria i get in America tends to be loaded down with fruit. Remember that it's more of a garnish and only adds a bit of flavor. If you need a ton of fruit to get the desired flavor, you haven't got the right mixture.
  7. 7
    Have fun experementing, and enjoy it. It's perfect for summer days and bbqs.
  8. 8
    For another great (and much simpler) spanish drink check out my recipe for Tinto de Verano.
  9. 9
    Chau.

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