Mom's Sangria Recipe

Name: Mom's Sangria Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (750-milliliter) bottles Spanish red wine, such as Rioja; 12 ounces Cognac, such as Hennessy; 12 ounces orange liqueur, such as Cointreau; 12 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice; 8 ounces Simple Syrup; 2 cinnamon sticks, broken; 3 to 4 medium lemons, cut into thin wedges; 3 to 4 small oranges, cut into thin wedges; 12 strawberries, sliced; Ice; 12 to 24 ounces lemon-lime soda (optional)

Servings: persons

2 (750-milliliter) bottles Spanish red wine, such as Rioja
12 ounces Cognac, such as Hennessy
12 ounces orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
12 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
8 ounces Simple Syrup
2 cinnamon sticks, broken
3 to 4 medium lemons, cut into thin wedges
3 to 4 small oranges, cut into thin wedges
12 strawberries, sliced
Ice
12 to 24 ounces lemon-lime soda (optional)

1
Place the wine, Cognac, orange liqueur, orange juice, simple syrup, and cinnamon sticks in a 4-quart container and stir to combine.
2
Add the fruit and stir to combine.
3
Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days.
4
Fill a pitcher two-thirds full with ice.
5
Pour the sangria into the pitcher (depending on the size of your pitcher, you may have some sangria left over) and top with the desired amount of soda, if using.
6
Add some of the soaked fruit to garnish and stir to mix.
7
Serve over ice in an Old Fashioned glass or wineglass, and garnish with some of the fruit.

443

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (750-milliliter) bottles Spanish red wine, such as Rioja, 12 ounces Cognac, such as Hennessy, 12 ounces orange liqueur, such as Cointreau, 12 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice, and more.

Yes, Mom's Sangria Recipe falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!