CLASSIC · RED WINE

Sweet Sangria

Name: Sweet Sangria
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 750 ml Red Wine; 240 ml Calvados; 120 ml Simple Syrup; 240 ml Grapefruit Soda; 1 Orange; 1 Lemon; 1 Lime

For a deeper, more complex sangria, swap in a Spanish Garnacha or Tempranillo - their fruit-forward profile and soft tannins integrate beautifully with citrus and calvados.

Ingredients

Red Wine750 ml

Calvados240 ml

Simple Syrup120 ml

Grapefruit Soda240 ml

Orange1

Lemon1

Lime1

Glassware

Pitcher

Chilled.

Method

1
Make the simple syrup: combine 120ml white sugar and 120ml hot water in a heatproof container and stir until the sugar fully dissolves. Set aside to cool completely. (This yields approximately 180ml of 1:1 simple syrup - use 120ml for this recipe and reserve the rest.)
2
Slice one orange, one lemon, and one lime into wedges, removing any seeds.
3
Pour the red wine, 120ml cooled simple syrup, and calvados into a large pitcher.
4
Add the citrus wedges and stir gently to combine.
5
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (up to 4 hours) to allow the flavors to meld.
6
Just before serving, top with grapefruit soda and stir lightly once to preserve carbonation.
7
Serve in tall glasses over ice with a straw.

From the Bartender

For a deeper, more complex sangria, swap in a Spanish Garnacha or Tempranillo - their fruit-forward profile and soft tannins integrate beautifully with citrus and calvados. Macerating the fruit overnight amplifies flavor significantly without any extra effort.

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