Mexican Fruit Sangria
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on Apr 29, 2011, Updated Jan 30, 2021
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I’ve hosted many a fiestas and the drink I serve more often than not is Sangria. When I invite guests I usually have someone asking, “Will you have your Sangria?” Then during our party I usually have someone asking for my sangria recipe which makes me feel great. I have often emailed it to friends or familia (you know who you are), but now through the magic of our blog you can print out this recipe whenever you plan to host a fiesta.
What I love about this drink is that it sits wonderfully in a punch bowl or a pitcher and your guests can serve themselves as needed. As a hostess I rather not play bartender — shaking and serving cocktails all night long. I love a good martini or mojito, but I also love hanging out with my guests and avoiding spills on my blouse or on my white kitchen counter. I’m a tad OCD when it comes to my counter, but that’s a whole ‘nother Oprah!
This Mexican alternative to sangria is bold and robust. It has all the familiar wine and fruit of Spanish sangria but with a higher level of alcohol. Beware: It’s more dangerous than it looks. This sangria recipe goes great with spicy food too. My choice of wine to use for this recipe is red Rioja, which gives this sangria a wonderful fruity flavor with hints of chocolate and spice. Be sure not to skimp on your wine selection, as the wine will be the most prominent flavor.
Mexican Fruit Sangria
Ingredients
- 2 bottles of red wine, recommended: Rioja
- 2 cups brandy
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 lime, sliced
- 1 apple, cored, and cut into thin wedges
- 1 pear, cored, and cut into thin wedges
- 1 750-ml bottle club soda, chilled
- brown sugar or granulated sugar, for glass rims
- Ice
Instructions
- Combine the wine, brandy, juice, and fruit in a large container or glass pitcher. Cover and chill completely, 1 to 2 hours or overnight.
- Add soda to mixture when ready to serve. Using a little lime juice wet the rim of the glass and then coat it with brown or granulated sugar.
- Serve with ice.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Photography by Jeanine Thurston
Is there a way to make this drink non-alcoholic?
Hello Yvette, I’m Ron, a nurse in Los Angeles, California. I am trying to learn about how to pair wine with food starting from the basics. Can you give me some suggestions about what dishes would pair well with your sangria recipe so I can try them? Do the rules apply like sweet goes with spicy food? I notice that at Mexican restaurants people usually order cocktails, but I prefer wine with any type of cuisine. Does beer go with Mexican food? What dishes again. Give me any suggestions you have about classic pairings whether it’s Tex-Mex food, mole poblano, fried tacos, appetizers or anything else you think I can learn from. Thank you for your help.
You say to add soda to the mixture when ready to serve. How much? Thanks .
1 (750-ml) bottle club soda, chilled
Hi, i’m hosting a mexican come dine with me style evening where the guests secretly vote and so pressure is on for mine as i’ve never cooked anything mexican. I need a good sangria recipe and i think yours will do the trick, just a few queries
1) as i live in the uk, what other red wine could i use?
2) what type of brandy should i use?
Thanks in advance
So sorry for the delay Gianluca. Did you make the sangria? I prefer Rioja which is a Spanish wine. And as far as Brandy goes I usually have E&J on my shelf.
How many people does this serve? We are organising an office party.
I will update the recipe Beth. Thank you for noticing that. It serves 15. Have fun and enjoy 😉
Oh yay!!! So glad your guests loved it!!! Do you have any photos of your fiesta? We welcome your photos on our Facebook page!
This looks wonderful! I wasn’t sure if I was gonna make sangria for my Cinco de Mayo party, but after seeing this post, I’ve just changed my mind! Thank you!
Did you make it Jodie? Hope your guests enjoyed it!
Yes!! I did make it and it was a HUGE hit!! I had absolutely NONE left when the party was over. I still had some margarita, beer and plenty of food, but no sangria! Everyone LOVED it! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!! <3