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food & fitness โ€ข October 14, 2016

Simple Sangria

simple sangria

I love sangria, but I have always been super intimidated by the thought of making it. A friend of mine shared her go-to recipe, which I made this weekend with a few variations. I am happy to report my first sangria was a huge success! It was simple to make and delicious!

I first had sangria in Barcelona when I study abroad for a summer in college. FSU has a London study program and it was an amazing experience. After the semester there, a friend and I traveled around for 2 weeks. We started in Barcelona, and it was so much fun we almost spent the entire two weeks there. (we were supposed to stay 3 days, we ended up staying 5) They eat dinner really late there and it is always a celebration. We loved dining Al Fresco, eating paella and drinking PITCHERS of amazing Sangria. Needless to say, after having what is likely the most legit sangria out there.. the thought of making it myself was a little intimidating. Fast forward 15 years and I finally make my first batch! ๐Ÿ˜‰

simple sangria

Simple Sangria:

Bottle of Red (I used Centine Toscana from Banfi wines)
1/4 cup of Triple Sec (or Grand Marnier)
1 lemon
1 lime
1 orange
1 apple (I used red which was fine, but my friend told me I should have used a green apple, go figure)
2 tablespoons coconut sugar
1 can Grapefruit LaCroix (lemon or lime would work as well)

Instructions:
Juice half of the orange, and half of the lime.
Cut up the rest of the orange along with the apple into chunks or thin slices.
Put the juice, fruit, sugar, wine and triple sec into a pitcher
Stir and let it sit for at least 2 hours. (I made mine in the morning before work for a party we were having that night)
Right before serving, pour in the can of LaCroix (you can also use plain soda water, or to make it sweeter you can use Sprite)

simple sangria

banfi wines

I decided to finally try my hand at Sangria after getting a fabulous delivery from Banfi wines. It was packed full of amazing wines, wine guides, tasting journals, glasses and more. The wine I used in this recipe was delicious. They also sent me a sparkling red wine that I love and a organic Chardonnay that I am very excited to try. Thanks, Banfi!

So don’t let Sangria scare you, this easy recipe is sure to be a hit! Everyone who had this told me it was really good and I would have to agree!

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Comments

  1. jehava says

    October 14, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    What a great recipe! I’ve never tried making it myself but, I will have to give it a try! Sangria is my favorite!

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    • Lauren says

      October 16, 2016 at 10:32 am

      I was so scared to try it, until my friend told me it really was easy. I was so impressed by how well this turned out and everyone loved it!! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Cassandra says

    October 17, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    Yum! I’ll have to try making these!

    Reply
  3. Joanna says

    October 17, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    Sangrias are so great for Thanksgiving and family get togethers. I love them:)

    Reply
  4. Julie says

    October 17, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    Oh how I love sangria! This looks like a great recipe.

    Reply
  5. Heidi says

    October 17, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    You use coconut sugar! That is so unique. Now I must try. Thank you for posting

    Reply
  6. gunjan says

    October 17, 2016 at 7:28 pm

    I love making Sangria at home and this would be my next project the upcoming weekend. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Rachel says

    October 17, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    I’ve always thought sangria was too complicated… love this simplification!

    Reply
  8. Rachel says

    October 17, 2016 at 9:43 pm

    Yum! I’ve never made sangria but I think I’ll have to give it a try!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 21, 2016 at 5:15 pm

      It is really so easy, you should try it this fall!

      Reply
  9. Karina says

    October 18, 2016 at 2:07 am

    Omg! I can’t wait until I’m able to make some of this yummy sangria! I have to wait for now since I’m 20 weeks pregnant, but it sure looks delicious and refreshing!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 21, 2016 at 5:15 pm

      Congratulations on your pregnancy! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  10. Cait Weingartner says

    October 18, 2016 at 3:15 am

    I love Sangria too! In addition to being delicious, there is something so pretty and festive about it too. I’m going to definitely give this one a try and I have a feeling it will end up on my Thanksgiving drink list!

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    • Lauren says

      October 21, 2016 at 5:13 pm

      I agree! Everyone was like, “Ohhh.. look at you all fancy with sangria!” haha!

      Reply
  11. Elaine Matthews says

    October 18, 2016 at 9:28 am

    I know it’s morning where I’m at…but can I have a glass now?? It looks delish!!

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    • Lauren says

      October 21, 2016 at 5:10 pm

      Never too early in my book for a cocktail! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  12. Heather Denniston says

    October 18, 2016 at 10:29 am

    I love Sangria! Thanks for this great sure. The easier the better because it is so time intensive! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Lauren says

      October 21, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      Yes this was seriously so easy and SO GOOD! have a great weekend!

      Reply
  13. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

    October 20, 2016 at 11:52 am

    I love serving sangrias for holiday parties, definitely bookmarking your recipe to make soon.

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    • Lauren says

      October 21, 2016 at 5:01 pm

      I love sangrias at parties too but I was always too scared to make it for some reason! I am so glad I finally tried since they were a hit! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  14. Gessell Wolitski says

    October 21, 2016 at 4:19 pm

    This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing. I’ll have to try to make this myself.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 21, 2016 at 4:55 pm

      It is so good! I was impressed by how well it turned out!

      Reply
  15. Kristen Hewitt says

    October 25, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    YUM! I need some of this! Perfect for your pumpkin party huh?

    Reply
  16. Marissa says

    October 12, 2018 at 1:17 pm

    Where does the lemon come in? Are the only fruits served in the sangria the orange and apple?

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 26, 2018 at 11:55 am

      You juice half the lemon and half the lime ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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