This Sangria recipe is one of the few drinks I remember my father preparing at home. He would make it only on Christmas Eve or New Years’ Eve, and he made the Natural Sangria using grenadine syrup instead of white syrup.
Natural Sangria and Traditional Sangria.
We call the version of Sangria we make in Mexico “Sangría Natural”, and it’s made using red wine, lime juice, sugar, and mineral water. The classic Sangria from Spain is called “Sangría Tradicional” and is made with orange juice, fruit, sugar, Cointreau or rum, peaches, and apples.
The Best Wine for Sangria, and how to make Non-alcoholic Sangria
One of the best wines to use for this sangria recipe are the ones made with the Garnacha grapes or the Tempranillo grapes. If you have a favorite red wine use that one. If you prefer the fruity wines, like I do because they are lower in tannins, go ahead and use it. Beside those wines, tend to be less expensive. For this drink you can easily find a good wine under a $ 20 dollar price. No need to go buy the expensive bottles, unless you want to.
If you don’t like red wine, you can also prepare White Sangría using a fruity white wine, and for those of you that don’t drink, a non-alcoholic Sangria can be made using grape juice or cranberry juice instead of wine. If you’re looking for a fruity Sangria, check out this White Moscato Sangria Recipe.
The Sangria recipe that I make at home is somewhat of a mix between the two versions I originally mentioned, since it uses mineral water (like the Natural version) but also uses orange juice (like the Traditional Sangria). This is the way my dad used to prepare this drink during the Holidays. I use red wine and prepare the natural syrup at home (the recipe for the syrup will be included below).
INGREDIENTS FOR THE RED WINE SANGRIA RECIPE
NOTES:
- You can add more ice or syrup to your Sangria cocktail according to your taste.
- You can also prepare this Red Wine Sangria in a pitcher, instead of preparing the glasses individually (I also sometimes make a single glass of sangria just for myself). Just add the ingredients in the same order in order to create the layered effect.
- To make the syrup, heat a small saucepan over low heat. Mix 4 tablespoons of sugar with 4 tablespoons of water and stir them in the saucepan until the sugar has dissolved completely. Wait until the syrup is cold before using, and reserve any leftover syrup for other drinks!
RED WINE SANGRIA DIRECTIONS:
- Divided the ice cubes into four glasses. (Please check the ingredients list below)
- Add 1 tablespoon of syrup and ½ tablespoon of lime juice to each glass.
- Slowly pour ¼ cup of the mineral water and then ¼ cup of the orange juice into each glass. Do not mix.
- Finally, gently add ½ cup of red wine to every single glass. Garnish with the orange slices. Enjoy your delicious Cocktail!
To measure the liquids I used a Measuring Glass and for serving this Red Sangria I used Stemless Wine Glass.
Sangria is one of the few drinks I remember my father preparing at home, he made the Natural Sangria using grenadine syrup.
- 2 cups of ice cubes
- 4 tbsp. of natural syrup recipe below
- 2 tbsp. of lime juice
- 1 cup of Mineral water or club soda
- 1 cup of orange juice
- 2 cups of red wine
- 8 Orange slices to garnish
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Divided the ice cubes into four glasses.
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Add 1 tablespoon of syrup and ½ tablespoon of lime juice to each glass.
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Slowly pour ¼ cup of the mineral water and then ¼ cup of the orange juice into each glass. Do not mix.
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Finally, gently add ½ cup of red wine to every single glass. Garnish with the orange slices. Enjoy!
- You can add more ice or syrup, according to your taste.
- You can also prepare this cocktail in a pitcher, instead of preparing the glasses individually (I also sometimes make a single glass of sangria just for myself). Just add the ingredients in the same order in order to create the layered effect.
- To make the syrup, heat a small saucepan over low heat. Mix 4 tablespoons of sugar with 4 tablespoons of water and stir them in the saucepan until the sugar has dissolved completely. Wait until the syrup is cold before using, and reserve any leftover syrup for other drinks!
I hope you like this Easy Red Sangria recipe from my dad as much as we still love it at home! If you like these type of refreshing drink recipes, check these other recipes that you may like.
If you try this Sangria recipe, please come back to let us know if you like it or if you made any changes, share with us your experience.
What is your favorite cocktail or your Summer drink?
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Big sangria fan thanks for the recipes. I’ve always gone traditional but looking forward to the variations.
I have always loved Sangria so will have to try your recipe.
OMG!!!! I just tried this Sangria recipe because I accidentally had all the ingredients & i’m hooked!!! so easy. thanks for recipe. I’ve tried mostly all drinks, yes I’m a lush!!!…but far this is a much easier & a cool refresher especially during these hot days in NC. i’m so hooked….wish I could take it to work.
Love this giveaway. I’ve been wanting a rotisserie for a bit now. I love that red wine sangria!
My favorite drink from your blog, Mely, is your Tepache! I invested in the best ingredients, choosing organic everything. After it had finished brewing I kept half plain and carbonated the other half with fresh organic ginger. I bottled in bale-top bottles. Both were delicious and refreshing. Went so well with your tacos.
Definitivamente la sangría!
Sangria
My favorite recipe from the blog is Mexican egg nog
Of course, my favorite is Red Wine Sangria!! I like it because it tastes great whether it is made with or without alcohol. So everyone can enjoy it!!
This Red Wine Sangria was so good!!!!!
It’s perfect on a hot summer day in Texas. It was easy to make and I had all the ingredient here at home.
One of the best drinks I’ve made with your great recipe.
I love watermelon. My favorite drink is Aguas Frescas – watermelon
My Favorite is All your Aqua Frescas ! I just made your Cucumber and Lime Fresca recipe this weekend. Big Hit with the family. Thank You for your Amazing Recipes.
I like the Sangria drink it doesn’t have liquor in it
As I don’t drink but I know this will be refreshing Thanks for sharing your recipes.
Love the sangria great summer refresher while BBQing
I can’t wait to make this Sangria, I have been trying to make a great after visiting Spain two years ago!
I really love agua fresca, but this sangria sounds awesome. I do like the sound of using grenadine syrup, as well. Ooo la la. Summer is here and these are perfect drinks for floating around in the pool.
Agua Fresca
Tried the sangria this afternoon as the hot weather dictated that I should. Was delicious refreshing and quite tasty. Looking forward to seeing more or these great recipes. Thank you.
My favorite drink is the watermelon or cantaloupe agua fresca.
This was very good and easy to make
agua de piña y sandía are the best
Me encanto la sangria
Sangria
I just tried the agua fresca recipe. My husband loved it. I did the watermelon fresca! I would loved to send you a photo of the agua fresca.
I LOVE the Rice Horchata Aqua Fresca. Besides refreshing, it’s a simple, delightful drink!
Red Wine Sangria
I loved the Sangria, I am not much of a red wine drinker, but this was awesome. I made it for a party and had to make multiple batches, it was a hit.
Mely, tus recetas son fabulosas. Las aguas frescas son ricas! Prepare la de sandia y en casa todos felices
I love all the recipes! With this heat in Phoenix my favorite drink to make is the Agua de Jamaica! It’s healthy and refreshing! Just got to be very careful not to stain clothes.
We had a pool party over the weekend and I made the Red Wine Sangria per the recipe and it was a hit…….everyone loved it! I’ll be making it a lot this summer for sure.
I think the drink you have in the blog looks nice and it probably tastes good too.
I REALLY LIKED THE SANGRIA, IT’S VERY REFRESHING.
Agua de Pina!!! Delicious 🤤
Love those potatoe tacos. I make them all the time.
Love the red sangria. Thank you for the wonderful recipes.
The red wine sangria sounds fantastic! I’m going to use it for my party next weekend!
your red wine sangria is the best, I love it.
The rumchata!! Delicia!
My favorite drink is the cantaloupe agua fresca.
watermelon, and cantaloupe Aguas Frescas: have always been my favorite – easy to make and the granddaughters like them too!
Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca is my fav!
Wow this sangria sounds delicious but my favorite drink is definitely Orange Agua Fresca! 😋 Thanks for such delicious recipes!
I like to ado this sangria some cantaloupe, watermelon and bits of apple.
red wine sangria looks so pretty! I’ve never seen it prepared that way. cant wait to share with mi familia!
Definitely the SNgri
Oops Sangria
Redwine sangria is my favorite ! It’s so refreshing on a hot summer night
I have tried the sangria natural and it is very good and i would recommend it to anyone that likes the authentic versions of recipes.
Thank You so much for sharing
My favorite drink from the recipes in the blog is the mango agua fresca. Very fruity and refreshing!
My new favorite is this sangria, great for summer!
I love making this recipe Sangría with orange, and I made another one changing orange and sustitute with little pieces of apple . Both taste very good Thank you !
I like the sangria .. I love the orange and wine mixture.. I’ll definitely be making this blend for my friends and family..
Mi favorito es el agua de mango
My favorite drink is the ORANGE AGUA FRESCA recipe
Sangria & ‘ponche’ are traditional in Mexico for the holidays. I remember sangria with citrus fruit served in barro bowls, cazuelas. There’s also a ponche made with sour pomegranates, only found in central/southern Jalisco. If you can find the fruit, try it, it’s sooooo delicious. Cheers!
Pink banana agua fresca. Itvwas so yummy can’t wait to make it again
In my family, we make sangria using a combination of the traditional and natural recipes. Lot’s of apple, orange and cranberry seeds or strawberries. I personally love your aguas frescas.
the red sangria is by far the best one yet ! hoping i win that prize!
Agua fresca de sandia is wonderful and refreshing.
Orangeade!
My husband and I love Sangria. Thank you for sharing your yummy recipes with such nice explanations.
Thank you for a great idea for a drink on hot summer days, especially for non-alcohol Sangria.
My favorite drink to make for my family is Mango Agua Fresca. I got a crate of mangoes last year and froze them after they were really ripe. They are perfect for drinks and smoothies.
My fave would be the sangria with the grenadine … Also on Christmas eve and also with dad, but we were in Italy.
Que rico el rompope! Tiene un sabor delicioso!
My favorite drink is the peanut torito cocktail. YUUUMMM!!!!
With summer weather, I’m sure the Red Wine Sangria will be a hit at my gathering. Thank you!
Aguas Frescas: pineapple, watermelon, and cantaloupe drinks
these are awesome! So refreshing on a hot summer day!
I like your white sangria the best, but this looks like it might just be even better! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Your white wine sangria is my favorite, but this looks like it might be even better! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Que rica se ve la sangria roja 🤤 !! Mes bebidas favoritas de tu blog es el atole de zarzamora , el ponche y el agua de papaya !!! gracias 😊 mucha suerte a todos (as) !!!
Hi Mely! All of your dishes and drinks are Wonderful! I am So making this sangria Today! On this beautiful summer day, going to get the ingredients now! Thanks Mely! 😍😊
I really enjoy sangria and look forward to trying this recipe😊
Red wine sangria
My friends and I enjoy wine at our once a week get together. The Red Wine Sangria is easy to make and delicious to drink!!
My favorites are the micheladas, I never knew they could be made so many different ways.
Mely, You could publish an entire non alcohol drink recipe book and it would fly off the shelf! I love your Sangria recipe and can’t wait to serve it over the fourth of July.!!! Nothing less than a 5 star drink! Sober guests and safe driving! Muchas Gracias Mely!
Favorite drink recipe is the Margarita. Cool and refreshing for all seasons. Thanks for all the great recipes.
Thank you Mely for the Sangria drink recipe, I am not a drinker, so I appreciate the non-alcoholic choice. This will be an excellent choice for the 4th of July picnic! The photos make my mouth water, I can almost smell the fragrant ingredients as well.
I will be sure to make a few practice drinks before the holiday!
Sincere Thanks for all you do,
Linda Cummings
I will definitely try the Red Wine Sangria. From all the recipes that you have on your blog there are several of my favorites but I can never go wrong with the Agua Fresca’s. My favorite is the Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca this is my go to drink any time of the year here at my house. Now if you are asking for Alcoholic drink my favorite is the White Moscato and Peach Sangria.
I love the mango agua fresca recipe from your blog. It’s a family favorite in the summer! I’m looking forward to trying the red wine sangria recipe!
Thank you for sharing!!! I love sangria!!!
Pineapple agua fresca!!! Made it for my nieces party and it was a hit!!
Aguas frescas are delicious
Sangria is my face 😋
Nothing better than Agua Frescas! Refreshing, natural & not too sweet. Sure beats a soda hands down in any situation.
They compliment any type of meal & you can feel good about drinking them. I love the variety available Everytime we are in Mexico
Just can’t get enough.
I’ve got to go for the Sangria. It’s really popular at bar bq get togethers.
Watermelon aguas frescas
I loved the champola drink! Mango flavored one, that one is definitely a summer time favorite 🙂
Absolutely love the prickly pear drink and so does my family when the stop over for summer get togethers
The prickly pear drink is always a hit with family and friends at summer get togethers
When we host in the summer I often make a Red Wine Sangria. I freeze my fruit and use them instead of ice cubes. I like your recipe and will use it for our 4th of July get together this year, Gracias.
One of my favorites is pork carnitas!
My favorite is the pineapple agua fresca. I love it! I actually add just a little teeny smidge of cinnamon…Yummy!!!
Oh, the aguas frescas. I like them all. And sometimes I make cocktails with them as well. Yummy!
The Red Sangria! Yessss. I mean, come on!
Hola Mely, I love all the Mexican drinks I have learned to make and tasted due to my Mexican husband and the ones you have posted. Most of all I love the Atole drinks, Cafe de Olla, Michelada, anything with Tequila, Mexican Eggnog and of course the Sangria. I could go on and on, but this post would probably name just about every drink.
Oh ya, thank you for the Pink Banana recipe that I didn’t know about until I found your blog because my step-son loves when I make it. I always rely on your blog to help me make authentic Mexican recipes because I can’t read Spanish yet and his mother sent recipes in Spanish (of course my husband has yet to translate them).
I will have to share the prince cake they made and sold in Mexico that won (of course when I get my husband to translate it.
pineapple aguas frescas
My favorite relaxing drink is the WHITE MOSCATO AND PEACH SANGRIA. Thanks for posting that recipe along with many other favorites from your website.
Red wine sangria is my favorite!! Thanks for the recipe!!
Thank You Mely for this Sangria recipe! My Grandmother used to make it also, for special occasions, she would make the Spanish version with orange juice and spirits..for the adults. We as Children would get a non-alcoholic one, But always felt warmly included in the celebration..since she’s passed away I’ve not seen the recipe that she brought with her from Spain, and THiS is it!! Such fond memories, I cannot wait to share with my children now as well. Thank You again for posting it. I will think of you every time I make it…¡Salud!
I will need to make this sangria drink for my in- laws..they love red wine . I’ve done your cucumber/ lime agua fresca and mango agua fresca. The whole pitcher is empty just during dinner time.
love the recipe will try it this summer.
I love that watermelon, pineapple, cantaloupe drink tastes refreshing!! SO GENEROUS!! THANKS!!
I love the pink banana agua fresca. It’s so refreshing during these Hot Houston months! We just found out that my husband is borderline diabetic so I’ve been looking for a healthier way to cook and this would be great!
Oh I just love your recipes the red wine sangria with the fruit added is the one!
Thank you for sharing
We tried the CUCUMBER LIME AGUA FRESCA during these hot days in Texas this weekend past. DELICIOUS! mmm
The sangria is my new favourite! That rotisserie would be a welcome addition to my kitchen
Had to give up beer because of the carbs – darn Type II diabetes – so I switched to wine a number of years ago. I add a bit more lime juice and use a blackberry flavored no-sugar seltzer water and it comes out great. Going back thru years of your recipes right now, being a couple miles north of Tijuana, I have never had to search for ingredients but moving soon and I am trying to make sure I am not without the ‘good’ stuff. My neighbor is already complaining that I need to send her some of my canned Salsa de chili de arbol as soon as I get set up or make her a dozen quarts before I go. Her mole is probably the only thing she does that can rival you. We’ve tried to translate the recipe but it doesn’t come out for me so I’ll stick with yours in the future.
I think your rompope and horchata recipes are my favorite.
I am a fan of the watermelon,pineapple,and cantaloupe is my favorite but my husbands is sangria. Thank you for the giveaway i love your recipes all.
My favorite drink is Aguas Frescas!
Live all the recipess, especially the Cinco de Mayo mzrgaritas.
Love that Red Wine Sangria. It is perfect!
We enjoy the Agua frescoas recipes, horchata and tamarind are our favourites..
I like all fruit aguas, except after i blend them, i strain the liquid to make the drink smoother.
I love the aguas frescas, especially the pineapple, watermelon, & strawberry. Brings back memories of the first time I had these, in Michoacan as a kid!
My favorite is the aguas frescas. All of them are great but Mango is my fave!!
Yum.
I love the sangria drink, its easy and refreshing
this recipes are easy, and very delicious
love all your recipes
I have always been a fan of Sangria from the first time I tried it. This recipe looks good. I’m trying it this weekend along with tacos al pastor around the pool.
Agua fresca de jamaica! 😋
While I love all your recipes because it bring back childhood memories of my abuela cooking in the kitchen, I am partial to the Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca. It is so refreshing in a hot summer day and it is always lovely to add a few pieces of cucumber to surprise those that have never had it. Thank you for the time you take to research and try new traditional recipes from our Mexico Lindo. Saludos!
WATERMELON, PINEAPPLE & CANTALOUPE AGUAS FRESCAS is my favorite right now! Oh the things I could mix this with LOL…. sounds refreshing!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Mexican Maragarita all the way! I love your site! Thank you for so many great Mexican recipes!!
Thank you Mely for all your recipes! Your site has been so helpful for my grown children to recapture some of the dishes from their childhood.
My favorite drink is you Aguas Frescas, so refreshing and not too sweet.
Sherri
I have used soooo many recipes from your blog! Mango Augua Fresca! But literally so many recipes my husband is from Quetetaro Mexico and some of these have really made him think of HOME!! THANK YOU!
Mexican Limeade
My favorite is Red Wine Sangria, a huge hit with my girlfriends.
Micholada!!!!!
I am going to have to try the Sangria Traditional. I’m not a wine drinker, but I like rum!
I also think that the non-alcoholic version sounds delicious!
Punch de la Casa is my favorite for parties. No one gets stuck playing bartender.
The rumchata is my favorite but I really want to try this Sangria!!
Cucumber & Lime Agua Fresca for me!
Love the red wine sangria…we are making some this pm
I thought the pineapple agua fresca was my favorite, until I tried the cucumber lime agua. I could sip this all day!
I have cooked many of your recipes and they are all TERRIFIC. I ‘ll be serving a few of them along with this fantastic looking glass of sangria and that gorgeous looking mango frescal at my 4th of July family get together. All I can say is girlfriend keep those recipes come’n’ and I’ll keep cook’n
Love your recipes! Cant wait to try them all, starting with the Sangria Tradicional… Sharing! The perfect drink for a hot Summer day!
Sangria, nothing better for a lovely summer drink
PUNCH DE LA CASA
Red Wine Sangrea sounds delicious. Need to have one soon.
We’re love the margarita
red wine sangria
Definitely the watermelon agua fresca! So refreshing!!
I made both versions and asked my family to be the judges. The preferred sangria is officially the Mexican version, sangria natural. Ice cold, served with an icey shrimp cocktail. Thanks Mely for the easy and tasty recipes.
It’s a tough choice! I do love Mascoto peach sangria.
Have had the Sangria from Spain and am absolutely in love with it. Thanks for the recipe as I never got it when I was there sipping it in the plaza
My favorite drink is the NON-ALCOHOLIC SANGRIA.Thank you !
I have been looking for a cafe de Olla recipe and this is one of the closest one i have found thanks for sharing your recipes.
The Sangria…..OMG…..delicious, first rate party drink….AND I don’t even like wine!!!! Who knew wine could taste so good?!!
El tepache comadre!!!! I love an authentic mexican bebida!
This is true Sangria!
I love horchata, very traditional and easy to make. Thank you
Your Mechelada is a big hit with my buddies when they come over for the weekend games, especially with the World Cup and San Francisco Gigantes games. They are from different parts of Mexico: Zacatecas, Jalisco, Oxacca, besides here in Napa, CA.
As older dudes, we each try out different recipes with so many of yours being big hits! Gracias, and keep sending out your recipes!
My all time favorite has to the agua fresca de melon!
New to the site and really looking forward to trying many of the recipes. Came looking for a good salsa recipe (which I found and am anxious to try).
The Champola recipe looks awesome being the mango lover that I am.
Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!
Rick
August Fresca – Watermelon
Agua de naranja has to be my favorite drink on this site. Years back I visited a friend in Matlapa, SLP they made the best agua de naranja accompanied by some black bean bocoles. I was never able to perfect the agua de naranja (orange to water sugar ratio)…until now. Thanks Mely.
Sangria is the best!
Strawberry Margarita
Red win sangria is the perfect drink for this Texas heat.
When my husband made me HIBISCUS FLOWERS DRINK, I just loved it. He is Mexican and I am American. We also drink a lot of horchata. Our two favorite we made from this site and that’s how we drink it.
I like Sangria and usually it’s the red but am going to try one using White wine or maybe white grape juice..Makes a good cold anytime drink.Thank you Mely for all the wonderful recipes and the chance to win the Rotisserie.
My favorite is the christmas ponche. Makes the house smell festive and it tastes great!! Win win!
Love the Sangria recipe, but on a hot summer day a tall glass of Agua de Sandia hits the spot. Love your agua recipe reminds of my childhood.
My favorite drinks are the Orange Agua Fresca and the Red Wine Sangria. But also have tried a number of food recipes from this site as well which I do love to make and eat with my family.
Sangria of course!!❤️
I love the Watermelon agua fresca
Horchata! Yummm! Recently discovered your site and can’t wait to try more of your recipes. Mexican food is hard to come by where I live, so we have to make it ourselves. Thank you for sharing your talent and tradition!
My favorite drink on the bog is the Sparkling Mexican Limeade…so refreshing for summer!! I love your recipes 🙂
I love the Cantelope and Watermelon Agua Frescas! (I confess to adding a little torn mint to them,)
Love PUNCH DE LA CASA with the tequila kick.
avocado ice cream
My favorite is the Sangria. It simple to make and refreshing!!!
Oh this Sangria recipe sounds so much better then the drink I had this past weekend. Oh my goodness it was so strong it could burn the hairs of your chest. Not that I have hair on my chest lol But it was very strong it took me over a week to finish the bottle. SO thank you for this recipe
White sangria is definitely my favorite!
Tepache, y sangría !
I would love a paloma recipe.
Punch dela casa with a shot of tequila!
I like so many, it’s hard to choose one! But Jamaica and sangria would be on the top of my list, not to mention Horchata!!
Your horchata for the win!!! Can’t get enough of that stuff!!
I really like the red wine sangria. And I like to add frozen grapes.
I love sangria, but my favorite summer drink is aguas frescas, specially Jamaica and horchata! 💜
My favorite is the Champola!!! Shopping for ingredients this weekend!
Me fascina la sangría y más para estos calores en Dallas 😰😰 y esta receta se ve riquísima no la eh tratado pero estará en mi lista ;)!!
Aguas Frescas: Jamaicaa
Horchata porfavor!
I love the Rompope recipe! I wish it was easier to buy here in Washington state, so I was thrilled to find a recipe so I could make some 🙂
I love aguas frescas!
Michelada, agua de pepino y agua de melón ♡
Love yhe Sangria! It’s Amazing!
My favorite food has to be the red enchiladas!! & the drink is sag would be the Naranja agua fresca 😍
I love this giveaway my husband works an AlPastor section at his job; we could prob make this at home lol love it !!!
The red wine sangria is the best!! A favorite summer drink that you can drink all year round!! My fave! 💕
Love red wine Sangria. Especially on hot nights!
Mango agua fresca for the win!!! So refreshing!