Enjoy the refreshing flavors of red wine and fresh fruits in this classic red sangria recipe with brandied cherries. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, making it a crowd-pleasing drink for any occasion.
sliced fruitsuse what is in season. Always grab an apple and a few other fruits to mix in. For this particular batch, I had everything - limes, brandied cherries, an orange, and nectarines
Instructions
For the brandied cherries
First, make the brandied cherries (a few days ahead).
Dissolve the sugar in the water in a small pot over medium-low heat. Stir in the vanilla pod and pinch of salt.
Add the brandy and pour over the cherries in an airtight resealable container. Allow to sit in fridge over night or up to two weeks.
Make the red sangria
When ready to make the sangria, combine the wine, sparkling water, 1 cup of the drained brandy and triple sec in a large pitcher.
At this point, you may choose to stir in some more sugar, but do so in small batches.
Add in the sliced fruits and some of those awesome brandied cherries.
Serve with ice if desired.
Notes
Use simple syrup or maple syrup instead of sugar!
Add a splash of orange juice instead of triple sec or orange liqueur to cut down on the alcohol content. Or you can add an extra splash on top for an even more citrusy flavor!
For a sweeter sangria, add in more sugar and adjust to your liking.
Add a splash of fruit juice like pineapple or mango to up the fruity flavors!
Throwing in some seasonal fruit like strawberries and blueberries during the summer is a great way to enhance the flavor of this simple sangria recipe!