Easy Mexican Sangria Recipe

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Sangria is like the life of the party when paired with zesty Mexican feasts. Mexican sangria is a distant cousin of the Spanish version but with an extra kick of booze. The alcohol gives a tropical twist to the fruity and spicy fiesta happening in your mouth. Served cold with a fancy orange or lime slice, this drink is a star at Mexican shindigs and fiestas! Cheers to Mexico’s sangria scene!

Sangria, oh the joy it brings! Whip up a massive batch for your party and let the good times flow. From classic recipes to trendy twists like sangria blanca, the options are as endless as the fun at your fiesta!

Origin of Sangria

During the Middle Ages, Sangria originated in Spain and Portugal. During colonization, it made its way to Mexico. Due to the lack of access to drinking water, fermented beverages were the safest to drink. This led to the creation of Sangria, a combination of red wine, brandy, and other ingredients. It was a popular drink among Spanish and Portuguese colonists. Over time, it spread to other parts of Latin America.

What is in Red Mexican Sangria

Ingredients:

Best Red Wines for Red Sangria 

• Grenache (Garnacha)
• Tempranillo
• Merlot
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Pinot Noir

Alcohol & Liqueurs

• Rum or Brandy are normally used for sangria but Tequila can be used for an extra kick to the sangria.
• Triple Sec or Cointreau liqueurs
• Fruits-Sliced oranges, limes, pineapple, apples
• Lemon-lime soda (bubbliness) or sparkling water (optional)
• Sugar –  granulated sugar

How to Make Mexican Sangria

Combine wine, rum (brandy), triple sec, sugar, orange slices, and juice in a large pitcher, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. The longer it sits in the pitcher the more flavorful it will be.

Add frozen pineapple chunks to the pitcher 30 minutes before serving Sangria. Sangria can be topped with 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda (optional) after pouring into glasses.

The perfect drink for summertime get-togethers. 

White Wine Sangria

One popular recipe for sangria blanca involves using white wine as the base instead of red. This creates a lighter, refreshing drink, perfect for warm summer days. To make sangria blanca, combine a bottle of white wine with some fresh slices of peaches, apples, and a handful of berries. Add a splash of orange liqueur and some sparkling water for that extra fizz. Let the flavors meld together in the fridge for a few hours before serving over ice. The result is a delightful and fruity beverage that is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Cheers to a fun and festive fiesta with a twist on this classic drink!

• White wine- 1 bottle (Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Moscato)
• 1 cup triple sec, or Cointreau liqueurs
• 1 cup brandy, or rum
• 1 cup Pineapple juice
• Fruit …orange slices, white grapes, pineapple chunks, apple chunks, and more are all great choices
• 1-liter bottle of sparkling water or lemon-lime soda

Whether you opt for white or red, this fruity, festive take on traditional wine is sure to cool you down, serving as an elegant yet playful pairing to just about any of your favorite Mexican meals.

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Easy Mexican Sangria Recipe

Eunice Huerta

Mexican sangria is similar to the fruit and wine of Spanish sangria, but it has a higher alcohol content.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course beverage

Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

  

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• 3 cups Red Wine 1 bottle-750ml(Recommend Spanish wine such as Rioja)
• 1 cup orange juice no pulp
• 1/2 cup Triple sec or Cointreau
• 1/2 cup Rum or brandy I used Malibu Rum
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar optional
• 1 orange sliced
• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1- liter lemon-lime soda optional

Instructions

 

• In a large pitcher, combine wine, orange juice, triple sec, rum, sugar, and orange slices. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, the longer it sits in the pitcher the more flavorful it will be.
• Add frozen pineapple chunks, or any other fruits to sangria 30 minutes prior to serving. Pour sangria into a glass and top with a little lemon-lime soda(optional).

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