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Sangria

The Sangria is a light sour, tart and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.

Flavor profile

Tart
86 out of 100
Sweet
69 out of 100
Fruity
85 out of 100
Bitter
27 out of 100
Boozy
14 out of 100

How to make a Sangria

To make a Sangria, build over ice in a highball glass: 11 oz red wine, 6 oz simple syrup, 8 oz orange juice, 8 oz lemon juice, 1 cloves and 1 cinnamon.

You'll need

1 drink

Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Pour in red wine, simple syrup, orange juice, lemon juice, cloves and cinnamon.

  3. 3

    Stir briefly to mix.

Why build it in the glass? Red wine, simple syrup and orange juice only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.

No simple syrup? Muddle ½ cup sugar with a splash of water in the glass until it dissolves, then carry on.

Sangria questions

What does a Sangria taste like?

Mostly tart and fruity. It's a light drink at about 4% ABV once mixed.

How strong is a Sangria?

About 4% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.

What's the difference between a Sangria and a Gluehwein?

Both use red wine, simple syrup, cloves and cinnamon. The Sangria adds orange juice and lemon juice. Both are built in the glass, but the Sangria goes in a highball glass and the Gluehwein in a mug. The Gluehwein is the stronger of the two.

How many people does a Sangria serve?

This recipe makes about 0.9 liters, enough for roughly 6 glasses.

What glass do you serve a Sangria in?

A highball glass.