2 Easy, Affordable Sangria Recipes for Summer Entertaining

Considered a classic punch from Spain and Portugal, a sangria features a mix of fresh fruits, wine, liquor, and sweetener. An invigorating way to wet your whistle, sangria’s preparation is less about exact measurements and more a method of immersing an array of fruits into your favourite wine. Some variations add juice and soda water. All of these flavour elements traditionally spend time knitting together in the refrigerator for anywhere from a few hours to overnight, creating a vibrant blend. In other words, sangria is a simple way to marry the season’s bounty of fresh fruits with a crowd-pleasing cocktail.

[yellow tail] easy-to-enjoy wines from Australia are the ideal foundation for every sangria thanks to their beautiful, fruity blends. As one of Canada’s most popular wines and the world’s most-loved wine brand, [yellow tail] has reds, whites, roses, and sparkling wines, all of which make the ideal partner for any sangria. With an array of affordable, quality wines, [yellow tail] makes summer entertaining, refreshing, and a bit more carefree. After all, isn’t that what summer is all about?

This recipe leans on the classic sangria combination of red wine and brandy. The blackcurrant and mocha flavors of the [yellow tail] Cabernet Sauvignon make great friends with the combination of apples, oranges, and blackberries. There’s also a touch of cinnamon to highlight the spice note of the wine.

Makes: 6–8 drinks

Ingredients:
750 ml [yellow tail] Cabernet Sauvignon
6 ounces Torres brandy 10 year old
2 ounces simple syrup
1 naval orange, sliced
1 cup blackberries
1 Gala apple, chopped
2 cinnamon sticks
1 liter lemon soda water

Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine all the ingredients except the lemon soda water.
2. Place sangria in the refrigerator to steep for at least 3 hours or up to 1 day in advance.
3. When you’re ready to serve, add the soda water to the mix and pour over ice. Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top.

This adventurous white wine sangria blends the peach, melon, and vanilla flavours of a [yellow tail] Chardonnay with watermelon. Like happiness in a glass, it whizzes the melon’s vivid pink flesh with fresh lime juice, giving every sip a burst of sweetness. The additions of tequila and Cointreau as well as the fizzy and spicy snap of ginger beer make this a robust punch for any gathering.

Makes: 6–8 drinks

Ingredients:
4 cups cubed watermelon
3 limes, 1 sliced, 2 juiced
750 ml [yellow tail] Chardonnay
6 ounces tequila
2 ounces Cointreau
2 ounces simple syrup
2 cups ginger beer
Ice

Instructions:
1. In a blender, puree the watermelon cubes with the lime juice. Pour watermelon through a strainer into a large pitcher. Stir in the Chardonnay, tequila, Cointreau, simple syrup, and lime slices. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
2. Remove from the refrigerator. Add ginger beer and stir well.
3. Pour sangria over ice and garnish with watermelon balls.

1. Include your favourite red, white, rosé or sparking wine.
2. Add a liquor like brandy, cognac or triple sec.
3. Use a mix of fruits.
4. Consider sweetness like simple syrup or juice.
5. Add carbonated water for fizz.
6. Add ice and enjoy!