This recipe has been around for a while — originally published in 2012 under the unfortunate name “Loosey Goosey Boozy Boozy Sangria” (what was I thinking?). But like good wine, it’s aged well, and after more than a decade of summer parties, long weekends, and Sunday afternoons, I can confirm this boozy sangria recipe still slaps.
The sugar has been toned down (your body will thank you), the photos got a much-needed glow-up, and my tastebuds have finally accepted that white sangria has its place. But this classic red wine version? Still my ride or die.
This sangria is not tame. It can sneak up on you. Make it a day in advance to let the flavours come together, give it a good stir before serving, and pour it over ice. If you want to stretch it out, a splash of sparkling water will do the trick.
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Pro Tips From Over a Decade of Making This:
- The fruit is the motherlode. It absorbs a lot of booze. Consider it your daily serving.
- Reuse the fruit. If you’re making a second batch within a day or two, toss that alcohol-soaked fruit back in. Waste not.
- Go cheap. Seriously. Cheap wine, cheap rum, cheap orange liqueur — you won’t notice once it’s all mixed. I usually use Jackson-Triggs Merlot, but Bodacious Red and Cabernet-Sauvignon have all worked beautifully.
- Get the box. If you make it once, you’ll want it again. Save yourself the extra trip.
- Scale it up. Double, triple, quadruple — this one’s made for a crowd.
So, without further ado, here’s the recipe for classic sangria, loaded with booze, fruit and wine. Enjoy!
Classic Sangria – Wine, Booze, Fruit
Originally published as Loosey Goosey Boozy Boozy Sangria
Ingredients
- 750 ml Merlot
- 1 1/2 cups Rum or Vodka
- 2 tbsps Triple Sec
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 quarter pineapple, cut into wedges
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 pear cut into chunks
- 1 apple cut into chunks
Instructions
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Pour wine into large pitcher, add next four ingredients and stir well, ensuring sugar is dissolved. Add fresh fruit and stir again. Chill for a minimum of 4 hours, but is best the next day.
Want Something Colder?
Try This: Frozen Sangria (Adult Slushies) If you prefer your sangria icy and slushy, this one’s made for summer patios and sweltering weekends.
Feeling Patriotic?
Try This: Canadian Sangria A uniquely northern twist on the classic — it’s fruity, refreshing, and proudly homegrown.
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Kat
OMG! I glass of this and I would be passed out under a patio table somewhere! But I like that it’s healthy with all that fruit in it.
Candace
That’s where you add some sparkling water to it. At least then you could have two glasses 😉
Brian
Soo, I learned this from a wine tour that we just did in Spain.. Sangria was originally made up to help disguise / reflavour bad wine. If that last batch or bottle didn’t turn out so well… Sangria it up!
Candace
Which is why you should always buy cheap wine when making Sangria. Ole. 🙂
Encarnita
Add some banana liqueur to that, and you’re golden. 😉
Susie
Ay caramba! I loved this Sangria recipe! Served it on the weekend and it was a hit…looking forward to the second recipe. Susie (Jodi’s neighbour)
Candace
LOL!!! Hi Susie *waving* Did you share with your neighbour? You know what else is great about this recipe? It’s actually hangover resistant. Seriously. My friend and I in Ottawa have noticed this recently. We’re convinced it’s magic 🙂 So glad you popped by my site. I’ll post the other one tomorrow for you:)
Candace
Will give it a try. Thanks!
Susie
Love your site and visit often! I will make both Sangria recipes to share with “my neighbour ” and then we will test your theory of hangover resistance! 😉
Jodi Martin
So, I had every intention of trying one of your sangria recipes this weekend, and alas…when I got home realized I had half the ingredients for one, half for the other. Therefore in my fridge, fermenting as I type, is the Loosey Goosey Boozy Boozy Very Berry Sangria. Will let you know on Sunday how I make out:)
Candace
Soooo?
Jen @littlemissmocha
HANGOVER RESISTANT? This is my biggest obstacle to drinking. I gotta try some sangria, been pinning recipes. MUST TO MAKE, MUST TO DRINK. ; )
AlwaysARedhead
I have the pineapple, but geez that is quite a bit of booze. Will ask hubby if he will drink it with me before I buy the liquor otherwise I would be quite smashed, but I am apparently quite funny when tipsy.
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel
Yum! I love Sangria – this recipe looks delicious – will add it to my must tries for Spring/Summer!
Hollie
That looks good and it would be great for when I have people over this summer.
mara
mmmmm….yummy. I’m going to make sangria and Pimms this year.
Candace
Let me know how it is!
jackie
Pinning! I loves me some red wine sangria, and woohoo! The season is almost here!
Jody
Gasp! I think I’m in love… perfect for a summer day by the beach. Will try and report back. I must figure out how to turn all this wine tasting I do into a pursuit like this… makes it all worthwhile!
Kim McD
OMG I’m drooling over here. I love sangria almost as much as I love mojitos in the summer! Going to be making this one forsure.
Kyla@Mommy's Weird
Why Oh Why, have I never made this?! Looks perfect for the summer 🙂 I am a sucker foe beer and pink lemonade. TRY IT!
Bewildered Bug
This looks so good! I’m Sangria addicted since my family went on a bus trip through Southern Spain about eight years ago – I love it! I’m more partial to the red sangria, like you – and have only had ONE white wine sangria that I liked – a dry chardonnay, peaches and lime…yummy. Red ones are still my favourite though! Where did you get that awesome jug? I so want one!
@LaCuisineHelene
Just pinned it. Have to try your recipe Candace.
Candace Derickx
Just make sure you let it mellow 🙂