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Classic red sangria

4 glasses · Cocktails / summer drinks

Recipe photo: Classic red sangria (summer drinks)

Classic red sangria is just right if you want a summer drink to be fruity, uncomplicated and sociable. Well chilled and with a little steeping time, it tastes like a terrace, sun and a relaxed evening with several glasses.

Timing

  • Preparation: 10 minutes
  • Brewing time/cooling: 30 minutes
  • Total: approx. 40 minutes

Estimated nutrition

per glass · Calculated for 4 glasses.

Energy
≈ 225 kcal
Protein
≈ 1.3 g
Carbohydrates
≈ 21.8 g
Fat
≈ 0.3 g

Approximate values based on the listed ingredients. Brands, cheese, portion size and preparation can change the values.

Calculation basis

Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.

Quantity assumptions and ingredient mapping

  • 1 orange · ≈ 150.0 g
  • 1 lemon · ≈ 40.0 g
  • 1 apple · ≈ 150.0 g
  • 2 tbsp sugar · ≈ 24.0 g

Individual missing fat values were supplemented with documented comparable values from Matvaretabellen or BLS; these values are estimates too.

Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria

Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle of dry red wine (0.75 l)
  • 200 ml orange lemonade or Fanta
  • 1 orange
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 apple
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 100 ml orange juice
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Cut the orange, lemon and apple into slices or cubes.
  2. Put the fruit, sugar and orange juice in a carafe and let it steep for 10 minutes.
  3. Pour in red wine and orange lemonade.
  4. Stir well and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Serve with ice cubes.

Frequently asked questions

Can I prepare this ahead?

It is best to prepare for guests 1-2 hours in advance.