Spanish Sangria with Peach Brandy
📜 Collection: LOC | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Beverages A fruit-forward Spanish sangria featuring fresh peaches and oranges macerated in sugar and peach brandy before being combined with dry red wine and club soda.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 mins | 0 mins | 30 mins | 6–8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Glassware
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Peach Slices | Fresh |
| 1 | Orange | Sliced into 1/4-inch rounds |
| 1/2 cup | Powdered Sugar | None |
| 1/2 cup | Peach Brandy | None |
| 1 bottle (750ml) | Dry Red Wine | Chilled |
| 1 1/2 cups | Club Soda or Seltzer Water | Chilled |
| As needed | Cracked Ice | For serving |
Garnish
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| As needed | Orange Slices | Reserved from pitcher |
| As needed | Mint Sprigs | Fresh, optional |
Instructions
Step 1: Macerate the Fruit
- In a large pitcher, combine the 1 cup fresh peach slices and 1 orange, sliced. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup powdered sugar over the fruit and stir gently to coat. Let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes to draw out the juices.
Step 2: Combine and Serve
- Pour the 1/2 cup peach brandy and the 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine into the pitcher. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Just before you are ready to serve, gently pour in the 1 1/2 cups club soda or seltzer water.
- Serve immediately in glasses filled with as needed cracked ice. Garnish with the fruit slices from the pitcher and a as needed mint sprigs if desired.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Macerate the fruit and brandy base up to a day in advance, but add the chilled red wine and club soda just before serving to maintain effervescence.
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