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Ruby Red Sangria

Ruby Red Sangria
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Move over beer and make room for Ruby Red Sangria!  For summer celebrations like Father’s Day, July 4th and your next cookout, make a pitcher of White Sangria or today’s Ruby Red version. Instead of red wine, you can also substitute grape or sparkling juice.

(Kids LOVE it!)

Chill your favorite fruity red like Tempranillo, Merlot, Zinfandel or Rosé wine.
Chill your favorite fruity red like Tempranillo, Merlot, Zinfandel or Rosé wine.
angria makes any day feel like a special occasion. Just mix wine, fruit and (a little) sugar. Don't like grapefruit? Substitute oranges and orange juice instead. Crisp apples add color and crunch. If you like a stronger brew, add 1/4 cup (60 ml) vodka, brandy, or triple sec.
Sangria makes any day feel like a special occasion. Just mix wine, fruit and (a little) sugar. Don’t like grapefruit? Substitute oranges and orange juice instead. Crisp apples add color and crunch. If you like a stronger brew, add 1/4 cup (60 ml) vodka, brandy, or triple sec.
Dry sugar doesn't dissolve into beverages well, so make a liquid sugar or Simple Syrup by combining equal parts water and sugar. Heat water, add sugar and stir until dissolved.
Dry sugar doesn’t dissolve into beverages well, so make a liquid sugar or Simple Syrup by combining equal parts water and sugar. Heat water, add sugar and stir until dissolved.
Measure out juices, simple syrup and any other liquors (optional).
Measure out juices, simple syrup and any other liquors (optional).
Instead of club soda or fizzy water, sweet red grapefruit and juice give this sangria a peppery kick. Peel and cut into segments or chunks.
Instead of club soda or fizzy water, sweet red grapefruit and juice give this sangria a peppery kick. Peel and cut into segments or chunks.
Combine grapefruit and apples in a bowl, cover and refrigerate (up to one day ahead) until you're ready to serve.
Combine grapefruit and apples in a bowl, cover and refrigerate (up to one day ahead) until you’re ready to serve.

 

Combine liquids and stir. Taste and adjust flavors to your liking. Keep cold.
Combine liquids and stir. Taste and adjust flavors to your liking. Keep cold.
Finally, fill each glass with ice and fruit. Add the remaining fruit to the pitcher. Set out spoons, napkins and extra simple syrup. Dig in to Ruby Red Sangria and let the celebrations begin!
Finally, fill each glass with ice and fruit. Add the remaining fruit to the pitcher. Set out spoons, napkins and extra simple syrup. Dig in to Ruby Red Sangria and let the celebrations begin!

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Ruby Red Sangria

  • Author: Dana Gerard
  • Prep Time: 17 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x
  • Category: Beverage
  • Cuisine: Spanish
Ruby Red Sangria at diginwithdana.com

Your go-to Sangria! Customize with different juices and fruits for any party, any season. You may want to make a double batch!

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle Red Wine (Tempranillo, Merlot, Zinfandel, etc.) (750 ml)
  • 1 cup ruby red grapefruit juice (240 ml)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (60 ml)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (114 gm)
  • 4 oz. water (120 ml)
  • 1 small red grapefruit
  • 2 apples (1 red & 1 green)
  • 2 oz vodka, brandy or triple sec, optional (60 ml)

Instructions

  1. Chill red wine(s).
  2. Make simple syrup: Heat equal parts sugar and water just until sugar dissolves. Stir, remove from heat and let cool. Measure out 1/4 cup (60 ml) for recipe and serve the remaining syrup alongside the pitcher for those who like it sweet.
  3. Measure out grapefruit juice, lime juice and any added liquors (optional).
  4. Add liquids and wine to a large pitcher. Stir, taste and adjust to your liking. Cover and chill.
  5. Prepare fruits: Peel grapefruit and cut into segments or chunks. Core and chop apples into large, bite size pieces. Combine fruits (the grapefruit juice will keep the apples from turning brown). Cover and refrigerate.
  6. Just before serving, fill individual glasses with ice and about 1/4 cup fruit. Add remaining fruit to pitcher and serve with spoons and extra simple syrup.
  7. Make up to a day ahead: Chill liquids and fruits separately in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  8. Substitutions: orange juice/oranges, pears, fresh or frozen berries, cherries, starfruit

Notes

Adapted from winefolly.com’s Ruby Red Sangria

 

Can be made...

Gluten FreeHealthyVeganVegetarian

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  3. Nell says

    Pontotoc Vineyard in Fredericksburg, Texas has a similar sangria. It is yum and so is this recipe. I use honey instead of the simple syrup and only 1/3 cup.

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