Sunny Citrus Sangria

This refreshing and fruity sangria is made with a combination of red wine, brandy or rum, and a medley of citrus fruits and apple. It's a delightful blend of citrusy, sweet, and boozy flavors, perfect for enjoying on a sunny day or at a social gathering.

Sunny Citrus Sangria

A refreshing and fruity sangria with red wine, brandy or rum, and a mix of citrus fruits and apple.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 5 oz light or medium dry red wine, such as Rioja
  • 1/2 to 1 oz brandy or rum
  • 1/2 oz freshly squeezed juice from 1 orange, plus 2 wide strips orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed juice from 1 lemon, plus 3 wide strips lemon zest
  • 1/2 navel orange (3.5 oz), cut into roughly 1-inch pieces, seeds removed
  • 1/2 large apple (5 oz), cored and cut into roughly 3/4-inch dice
  • 6 oz club soda or seltzer water, well chilled
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup, plus more to taste
  • Ice, for serving (optional)
  • Orange wedges, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pitcher, mix the red wine with brandy or rum, then stir in orange and lemon juices.
  2. Add diced orange and apple to the pitcher, and twist orange and lemon zests to express oils into the mixture before adding them to the pitcher.
  3. Stir to combine, then refrigerate until fully chilled, at least 2 and up to 8 hours.
  4. Gently stir the club soda into the pitcher.
  5. Stir in the simple syrup, adding more to taste if desired, then adjust with brandy or rum until the desired final flavor is reached.
  6. Fill a glass with ice, if desired, and ladle the chilled sangria into it.
  7. Garnish with orange wedges and serve.