Sunset Citrus Sangria
Bright, fresh, and incredibly easy to sip, this Sunset Citrus Sangria is packed with juicy oranges, fresh berries, crisp apple, and a splash of citrus. It's the kind of pitcher you bring out on warm evenings, backyard dinners, or cozy nights with friends gathered around the table. This version skips the overly sweet bottled mixes in favour of fresh fruit and balanced flavour that tastes homemade and refreshing.
Prep time
15 min + 2–4 hrs chill
Cook time
0 min
Serves
Ingredients
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The Sangria
- 1 bottledry red wine (Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Garnacha, or Merlot)
- ½ cupbrandy
- ¼ cuporange liqueur (Grand Marnier or Triple Sec)
- ¼–⅓ cupfreshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tbspmaple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)
- 1orange, thinly sliced
- 1lime, sliced
- 1apple, chopped
- 1 cupstrawberries, sliced
- ½ cupraspberries or blackberries
- sparkling water or club soda, for topping
Optional Garnishes
- fresh mint
- extra orange slices
- ice
Ingredients
The Sangria
- 1 bottledry red wine (Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Garnacha, or Merlot)
- ½ cupbrandy
- ¼ cuporange liqueur (Grand Marnier or Triple Sec)
- ¼–⅓ cupfreshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tbspmaple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)
- 1orange, thinly sliced
- 1lime, sliced
- 1apple, chopped
- 1 cupstrawberries, sliced
- ½ cupraspberries or blackberries
- sparkling water or club soda, for topping
Optional Garnishes
- fresh mint
- extra orange slices
- ice
Instructions
Build the Sangria
- 1
In a large pitcher, combine the wine, brandy, orange liqueur, orange juice, and maple syrup. Stir well.
Add the Fruit
- 1
Add the orange slices, lime slices, chopped apple, strawberries, and berries. Gently stir again.
Chill
- 1
Refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours to allow the flavours to develop. Overnight is even better.
Serve
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Fill glasses with ice and pour over sangria and fruit. Top each glass with a splash of sparkling water or club soda for brightness.
Melissa's Notes
A dry red wine keeps the sangria balanced and not overly sweet. Freshly squeezed orange juice makes a huge difference in flavour. Letting the fruit sit for several hours gives the sangria its rich citrus flavour. Add peaches or nectarines in the summer for a seasonal twist. For a lighter version, use extra sparkling water when serving.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (approximate)
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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