Sangria the Best
The Sangria the Best is a medium brandy spirit-forward cocktail, fruity and tart on the palate. Stirred and served in a highball glass.
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 65 out of 100
- Sweet
- 46 out of 100
- Fruity
- 88 out of 100
- Bitter
- 50 out of 100
- Boozy
- 34 out of 100
How to make a Sangria the Best
To make a Sangria the Best, stir with ice and strain into a highball glass: 50 oz red wine, 12 oz simple syrup, 1 large apple, 3½ oz brandy and 3 oz soda water. Garnish with lemon and orange.
You'll need
- Red wine50 oz
- Simple syrupor 1 cup sugar + a splash of water12 oz
- Apple1 large
- Brandy3½ oz
- Soda water3 oz
- Lemon, Orangegarnish
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Pour red wine, simple syrup and brandy into a mixing glass (any sturdy glass works).
- 2
Fill it with ice.
- 3
Stir for 20-30 seconds, until the outside is cold to the touch.
- 4
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- 5
Top with soda water.
- 6
Give it one gentle stir.
- 7
Garnish with a lemon wheel and an orange wheel.
Why stir? Red wine and brandy are clear, so a gentle stir over ice chills and dilutes them without clouding the drink.
No simple syrup? Muddle 1 cup sugar with a splash of water in the mixing glass until it dissolves, then carry on.
Sangria the Best questions
What does a Sangria the Best taste like?
Mostly fruity and tart. It's a medium drink at about 10% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Sangria the Best?
About 10% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Sangria the Best and a Mulled Wine?
Both use red wine, simple syrup and brandy. The Sangria the Best adds apple and soda water, while the Mulled Wine uses cloves and cinnamon. The Sangria the Best is stirred and served in a highball glass; the Mulled Wine is built in the glass and served in a highball glass. The Sangria the Best is the stronger of the two.
How many people does a Sangria the Best serve?
This recipe makes about 1.9 liters, enough for roughly 13 glasses. Top each glass with soda water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Sangria the Best in?
A highball glass.