Summer Sangria
Summer Sangria
There are numerous recipes for this summer fave, so feel free to experiment. This recipe uses a semi-dry sherry to add extra depth in flavor. Best made the night before you plan to enjoy it - it'll keep covered in the fridge for up to five days.

THE SANGRIA RECIPE @ 4:39

  • 1 bottle (750ml) Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages (or any light red wine)
  • 6 oz (3/4 cup) Lustau Don Nuño Olorosso Sherry (or any dry sherry)
  • 4 oz (1/2 cup) Grand Marnier
  • 4 oz (1/2 cup) fresh lemon juice
  • 3 oz (1/3 cup) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
  • 1/2 orange, sliced
  • 1/2 lemon, sliced
  • 1/2 apple, sliced

OPTIONAL: Top each glass with a splash of soda water

SCALED BACK VERSION (serves 1-2)

  • 6 oz (180 ml) Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages (or any light red wine)
  • 1.5 oz (45 ml) Lustau Don Nuño Olorosso Sherry (or any dry sherry)
  • 1 oz (30 ml) Grand Marnier
  • 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz (22.5 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
  • 2 orange slices
  • 2 lemon slices
  • 2 apple slices

OPTIONAL: Top with a splash of soda water 

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