15 Homemade Fresh Sangria Recipes to Enjoy All Year Long (2024)

FAQs

How much sangria do I need for 20 people? ›

I made 4 gallons of Sangria for our housewarming party — and with about 20 people we had a gallon left. But looking at the math, if every person there had 1 serving of Sangria (which I think is a fair way of looking at it) you'll need a minimum of 9 gallons.

Refrigerate in a Small Airtight Container: The secret to making sangria last longer is to prevent air exposure. First, scoop out fruit pieces that go limp and mushy like apple, melon cubes and citrus fruits.

Step 1In a large pitcher, mix wine, orange juice, brandy, and granulated sugar. Stir in oranges, apples, blueberries, strawberries, and cinnamon. Step 2Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.

Brandy makes sangria taste and smell more aromatic and you don't need to use the most expensive bottle (not even close). We used St. Remy VSOP, which was less than $15 and while I would not sip on it by a fire or anything, we were very happy with the results when we added it to the sangria.

Turns out, there's a pretty simple way to estimate how much wine to buy for a party. It's easy to remember and is pretty accurate. Here it is: buy one bottle of wine per invited guest. That's it.

Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. The sangria gets softer, sweeter, and much more delicious overnight in the fridge. When ready to serve, top off the sangria with sparkling water.

The best wine for sangria is Garnacha (also called Grenache) or Pinot Noir. Garnacha comes from Spain, so it's my top pick for authentic Spanish sangria!

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but yes, unfortunately Sangria can go bad.

Combine red wine, ice cubes, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, orange-flavored liqueur, orange juice, and sugar in a blender; process until smooth. Serve immediately or freeze.

Inexpensive Tempranillos tend to be herbier and spicier and are a good choice as well. A couple sangria-worthy options from outside Spain: Malbec or Bonarda from Argentina, which are often great values.

How much alcohol is usually in sangria? ›

EU law says bottles from Spain are limited by law to less than 12% alcohol by volume (ABV). Bottles produced in the U.S. usually have between 5% and 15%. Sangria made with red wine is usually stronger than white wine punches.

7.5 % Alcohol

Red Spanish Wine base – Ruby Red Color Sweet and fruit forward with citrus notes Full and round flavor, sweet.

Liquor – Brandy is most traditional, but I often like to use an orange liqueur like Cointreau or Grand Marnier instead. Add less or more depending on how strong you want your sangria to be.

One bottle of wine makes enough sangria for about 8 servings. Of course, sangria goes down easy, and the last thing you want to do is run out. So I assume that each person will drink 4 servings, and therefore buy one bottle of wine for every 2 people I'm serving.

Continuing with our example of 25 guests and their roughly 125 drinks, that means you should plan to have: Wine for about 63 drinks (13 bottles) Roughly 32 bottles or cans of beer ( round that up to about three 12-packs) Spirits for about 32 single-shot mixed drinks (right around 2 bottles worth of spirits)

Frequently Asked Questions about Single Serving Sangria:

One red sangria co*cktail is 10-12 ounces. How can you make sangria in one glass? Add ice, red wine, fruit + juice and Grand Marnier or Triple Sec. Stir, serve and enjoy!

A good rule of thumb is to have one bottle of wine per two people for every two hours. This means if you host a four-hour party for ten people, you will need two bottles of wine for every two guests, or 10 bottles of wine, regardless of what you're serving.