Description
Forbidden Fruit Sangria blends Spanish wine traditions with tropical passion, creating a seductive cocktail that dances between sweet and tangy. Crimson depths invite guests to savor complex layers of citrus and berry, promising a refreshing escape into liquid pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Alcohol:
- 1 bottle (750 milliliters / 25.4 fluid ounces) red wine
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters / 2 fluid ounces) brandy
Fruits:
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) pomegranate seeds
Mixers and Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters / 2 fluid ounces) orange juice
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters / 2 fluid ounces) pomegranate juice
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters / 2 fluid ounces) simple syrup
- Sparkling water (optional)
Instructions
- Merge red wine, brandy, orange juice, pomegranate juice, and simple syrup in a spacious pitcher, creating a vibrant liquid base.
- Introduce sliced apples, fresh orange segments, and ruby-red pomegranate seeds into the mixture, gently stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Allow the sangria to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, enabling the fruits to infuse their essence and flavors to harmonize.
- Before serving, pour the chilled sangria into elegant glasses, optionally crowning each serving with a splash of effervescent sparkling water for added refreshment.
- Garnish with additional fruit slices or pomegranate seeds for a visually appealing presentation that enhances the drink’s overall aesthetic.
Notes
- Maximize flavor infusion by letting the sangria chill overnight, allowing fruits to release their natural sweetness and create a more complex taste profile.
- Swap red wine with white wine for a lighter version, perfect for summer gatherings or those preferring a less robust drink.
- Use fresh seasonal fruits to enhance the sangria’s depth and create unique flavor variations based on what’s currently available.
- For a non-alcoholic alternative, replace wine and brandy with grape juice and sparkling water, maintaining the fruity essence of the original recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 151 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg