How to Make Spicy Sangria

Sangria is a drink made with red wine and sweet fruits. It's perfect for summer events such as cookouts and beach parties because it's served over ice. You can serve sangria with citrus fruits, but you may find that a spicier version is even better on a hot summer evening. Here are steps for making a spicy sangria yourself.

Things You'll Need

• Red wine
• Club soda
• Fresh fruit
• Sugar
• Orange liqueur
• Cinnamon sticks
• Star anise
• Peppercorns
• Cloves
• Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Begin by making bar syrup. Boil two cups of water in a pot and dissolve four cups of sugar into it. Remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture cool.

2. Place a cinnamon stick, a few slices of star anise, a teaspoon each of cloves and peppercorns into the syrup. Add a few red pepper flakes, bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for five minutes. Let the mixture sit overnight, then strain, discarding the cinnamon, anise and spices.

3. Dice fresh fruit into a punch bowl and add orange liqueur until almost covered. Using a heavy metal spoon, mash the fruit slightly. For best results, use fruit that has a lot of juice such as peaches or nectarines.

4. Add red wine, the syrup mixture and club soda to the punch bowl and stir. Serve in a tall glass with ice.

5. Experiment with different fruits, liqueurs and wines until you find the spicy sangria recipe you like best. Consider adding brandy to the recipe.

Tips & Warnings

• It is illegal to consume liquor if you're under the legal drinking age or to serve liquor to someone under the legal drinking age. You may face legal charges if you allow a guest at your event to drink and drive.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Find dozens of sangria recipes at Wine Intro.