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Sweet Sangria

The Sweet Sangria is a light cocktail, sweet and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.

Flavor profile

Tart
35 out of 100
Sweet
79 out of 100
Fruity
54 out of 100
Bitter
5 out of 100
Boozy
2 out of 100

How to make a Sweet Sangria

To make a Sweet Sangria, build over ice in a highball glass: 2 oz red wine, 12 oz simple syrup, 16 oz water, 8 oz apple and 3 oz fresca. Garnish with orange, lime and lemon.

You'll need

1 drink

Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add apple and simple syrup to a highball glass and press gently with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to release the juice.

  2. 2

    Fill the glass with ice cubes.

  3. 3

    Pour in red wine and water.

  4. 4

    Top with Fresca.

  5. 5

    Give it one gentle stir.

  6. 6

    Garnish with an orange wheel, a lime wheel and a lemon wheel.

Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the Fresca fizzy.

No simple syrup? Muddle 1 cup sugar in with the apple instead.

Sweet Sangria questions

What does a Sweet Sangria taste like?

Mostly sweet and fruity. It's a light drink at about 1% ABV once mixed.

How strong is a Sweet Sangria?

About 1% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.

What's the difference between a Sweet Sangria and a Wine Cooler?

Both use red wine and fresca. The Sweet Sangria adds simple syrup and apple.

How many people does a Sweet Sangria serve?

This recipe makes about 1.1 liters, enough for roughly 7 glasses. Top each glass with fresca as you serve, so it stays fizzy.

What glass do you serve a Sweet Sangria in?

A highball glass.