How to Make The Best Sangria | Julia At Home

red wine

🥗Healthier: rosé wine

💰Cheaper: table wine

Table wine is more affordable and still offers a pleasant flavor.

brandy

🥗Healthier: cognac

💰Cheaper: vodka

Vodka provides a neutral flavor and is often less expensive.

soda water

🥗Healthier: sparkling water

💰Cheaper: club soda

Club soda is widely available and adds fizz.

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey can be used for sweetness and is often cheaper.

Slice 2 lemons and 2 oranges, discarding the ends and using the meaty centers.

Juice 1 orange into the container using a lime juicer.

Add the sliced lemons and oranges to a large sangria serving jar.

Prepare simple syrup by mixing equal parts boiling water and sugar, whisking until dissolved, and measure out 4 ounces.

Add 4 ounces of Grand Marnier to the jar.

Pour in 2 bottles of medium-bodied wine, such as Merlot or Pinot Noir.

Let the sangria sit for at least 2 hours in the fridge, or up to 8 hours for better flavor.

Serve the sangria in glasses filled with ice, using a cylinder filled with ice to keep it cold without watering it down.

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