How to Make a Sangria

Sangria comes from the Spanish word "sangre," meaning "blood," but it's not a drink exclusively for vampires. Serve a sangria at your next party; you can ladle this sweet, fortified wine right from the punch bowl.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1 bottle red wine
• 1 lemon
• 1 orange
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 oz. brandy
• 2 cups club soda
• Lemon
• Orange
• Brandy
• Red wine
• Club soda
• Sugar
• Pitcher
• Ladle

1. Fill a clean pitcher with the bottle of wine.
2. Squeeze the juice from the lemon and orange into the pitcher.
3. Add the sugar and the brandy.
4. Cover the pitcher with plastic wrap and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
5. Top off with club soda just before serving.

Tips & Warnings

• Use ½ cup bottled lemon juice or orange juice in place of fresh-squeezed juice if necessary.
• Be sure to cover the pitcher overnight; otherwise, the sangria will absorb odors from the fridge.
• Don't drink and drive.

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