The BEST Red Wine Sangria Recipe

Red Wine Sangria Recipe – The absolute BEST sangria recipe we’ve ever made. Fruity, full-flavored, and loaded with boozy saturated fruit.

Fruity Boozy Goodness

All that fruity boozy goodness mingled together into one glorious beverage…

There are no words for how much I wish this pitcher of red sangria hadn’t already vanished a few days ago.

That’s the thing about a good red sangria recipe. If it’s a really good mix, it doesn’t last long. And I would say this particular red sangria recipe vanishes faster than most.

After all, who wouldn’t love a blend of Spanish Rioja wine, sweet rum, orange, and cherry juice, fresh-cut watermelon, and fresh-picked berries?

Can’t Resist It

All these vibrant flavors meld together into one tangy-sweet complex fusion of fruity rapture… In a glass. Fancy words for sangria, but then again this is no ordinary red sangria recipe.

There’s nothing quite like snacking on boozy watermelon balls at the bottom of your red wine sangria glass. Or boozy blackberries and raspberries for that matter.

This is a winner.

Best Red Sangria Ingredients 

• Rioja Wine – This is a classic red wine from Spain. Also try with Tempranillo or Garnacha.
• Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur – Or you can use your favorite orange liqueur, like Cointreau. 
• Leblon Cachaca Rum – This is a lovely Brazilian Sugarcane Rum (acts like a sweetener)
• Orange Juice – Fresh squeezed is best, but you can use juice from the bottle (whether to add pulp or not is a preference in this recipe)
• Cherry Juice – To offer a deep dark fruity flavor
• Simple Syrup (Sugar Syrup) – Either a homemade or store-bought version works great
• Lime Juice – Freshly squeezed is best, but you can use store-bought lime juice
• Watermelon Balls – This is to add visuals, just use a fruit baller to cut out ball shapes
• Raspberries – Rinse off the berries before adding them in
• Blackberries – Again, rinse off the berries before adding them to the mixture
• Fresh Mandarin Oranges – The kind that you peel yourself tastes best with this drink, don’t buy canned oranges
• Lime – To float in the drink and/or decorate the rim
• Basil Leaves – To float in the drink and/or decorate the rim

How to Make Red Sangria Recipe

1. Grab a glass large pitcher to mix the sangria.
2. Pour in the Rioja wine, Leblon Cachaca, a smooth fruity Brazilian rum (way better than average rum in my opinion), and Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur (my favorite orange liqueur) and simple syrup.
3. Add in the juices. On top of the standard orange juice and lime juice, I added deep dark cherry juice to mimic the depth of the Rioja.
4. In the final touch, mix in fresh fruit to soak up the wine. Berries, citrus slices, and watermelon balls are best.
5. Cover and put it in the fridge for 2 hours to chill.
6. Stir it and pour yourself a tall one.

Ahhhhhh!

Get The Full (Printable) Recipe For How To Make Red Wine Sangria Below. Drink Responsibly and Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Assuming I Can Use Regular Rum In Place Of Leblon Cachaca – Should It Be Light Or Dark?

A light rum would work best with this recipe.

What Would You Suggest As A Replacement For The Blood Orange Liqueur?

Use any orange liqueur you like: Grand Mariner, Triple Sec, Curacao, Citronge, or La Belle are good choices.

What Other Red Wines Can I Use?

If you don’t want to go out and buy this specific wine but have some merlot, cabernet sauvignon, or other red inexpensive wine, you can use that as well. 

How Long Do You Keep The Fruit In The Beverage?

The fruit floating in the sangria flavors the beverage and also absorbs some of the liquor, for a boozy snack at the bottom of each glass. It’s best to let the fruit soak for at least an hour before serving. However, you can cover and refrigerate the sangria with the fruit for 2-3 days. After that, the fruit might start to taste bitter or lose its texture.

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