How to Make Red Wine Sangria

If you are having a party, there is nothing more refreshing than a glass of red wine sangria. Sangria is very easy to make and has wonderful eye appeal. It's fruity, light and perfect for a warm summer day. Follow this simple recipe to make your own red wine sangria.

How to Make Sangria

1. Items you will need:

• Red wine


• Ginger ale


• Lemon


• Orange


• Brandy, rum or gin


• Sugar


• Pitcher or punch bowl
  
  
  

2. Fill a pitcher or punch bowl with red wine. Use a light Spanish red wine for authentic sangria.

3. Slice the lime and orange into wedges. Remove the seeds and squeeze the juice into the red wine. You can add the squeezed wedges into the wine or slice a fresh orange and lime.

4. Add two teaspoons of sugar per bottle of wine used.

5. Add one shot of brandy, rum or gin per bottle of wine. Brandy is the traditional liquor of choice for Sangria; however, rum or gin are flavorful additions.

6. Place your pitcher or punch bowl in the refrigerator to chill for a minimum of 12 hours. You can add ice if you do not have the time to chill the sangria.

7. When ready to serve; add the ginger ale. Enjoy!