Sangria with Whatever's Around
Looking for a quick and customizable cocktail to impress your guests or elevate a casual evening? Dive into the delightful world of "Sangria with Whatever's Around," a no-fuss, flavor-packed drink designed to showcase your creativity. This recipe is as flexible as your pantry, using any wine you have—red, white, or rosé—paired with a medley of chopped fruits, your favorite juice, and an optional splash of hard alcohol for a boozy twist. Sweetened to taste with honey, sugar, or maple syrup and topped with sparkling water for a refreshing fizz, this sangria comes together in just 10 minutes but tastes best after chilling, so the ingredients can beautifully meld. Perfect for parties, brunches, or a spur-of-the-moment happy hour, this versatile sangria is your go-to recipe for using what's already on hand while creating something stunningly vibrant and irresistibly drinkable. Cheers to spontaneity and endless flavor possibilities!
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Ingredients
- 750 ml Wine (red, white, or rosé)
- 2 cups Fruit (whatever's on hand: oranges, apples, berries, etc.)
- 1 cup Juice (orange, apple, or any fruit juice)
- 0.5 cup Hard alcohol (optional: brandy, rum, vodka, or liqueur as desired)
- 2 tablespoons Sweetener (honey, sugar, or maple syrup, to taste)
- 1 cup Sparkling water or soda (optional, for topping)
- 2 cups Ice cubes
Directions
Step 1
1. Choose a large pitcher or bowl for your sangria base.
Step 2
2. Wash and chop the fruits you have on hand into bite-sized pieces. Add about 2 cups of fruit to the pitcher.
Step 3
3. Pour in the entire bottle (750 ml) of wine—red, white, or rosé—based on what you prefer or have available.
Step 4
4. Add 1 cup of juice to enhance the fruity flavor. Orange or apple juice works great, but anything you enjoy will work.
Step 5
5. (Optional) Add 0.5 cup of hard alcohol or liqueur for a boozy kick. Brandy, rum, or vodka are great choices, but feel free to experiment.
Step 6
6. Sweeten the mixture to taste using about 2 tablespoons of your preferred sweetener. Stir well to dissolve it.
Step 7
7. Cover and refrigerate the sangria for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight) to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
8. Just before serving, add 1 cup of sparkling water or soda for some fizz if desired.
Step 9
9. Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the sangria over the ice. Add a piece or two of the soaked fruit to each drink for garnish.
Step 10
10. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2343.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1344.3 |
| Total Fat 0.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 45.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 137.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 106.6g | |
| Protein 4.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 135.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1545.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories