At a Glance
Category: Wine & Champagne Cocktails
Glass: Wine glass or pitcher
Garnish: Fresh fruit from the pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 bottle red wine
- 2 oz brandy
- 2 oz orange liqueur
- 2 oz simple syrup
- Chopped seasonal fruit (orange, apple, berries)
Method
Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher, add the chopped fruit, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (ideally overnight) before serving over ice.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Wine glass or pitcher
Garnish: Fresh fruit from the pitcher
Background & History
Traces to Spain and Portugal's long tradition of wine punches, with roots that may extend back centuries; the name comes from the Spanish word for blood ('sangre'), referencing its deep red color.
For more on this, see Cocktail Recipe Directory and Wine & Champagne Cocktails.