Sangria can take on variations without losing its character, and that’s something very few drinks can claim. At Bodegas Valdepablo we’ve spent decades crafting sangrias with fruit, wine, and that Mediterranean touch that makes them instantly recognisable, and over time we’ve found that a good base has a lot more
Sangria can take on variations without losing its character, and that’s something very few drinks can claim. At Bodegas Valdepablo we’ve spent decades crafting sangrias with fruit, wine, and that Mediterranean touch that makes them instantly recognisable, and over time we’ve found that a good base has a lot more to offer than the usual glass with ice and orange. These three recipes are the result of putting that curiosity into practice.
Three sangria cocktails worth trying
The first is the Sangria Spritz. A large glass, plenty of ice, two parts Luis The Marinero red sangria, one part brut cava, and a splash of sparkling water. Finish with a slice of orange and a few mint leaves. It’s lighter and more effervescent than classic sangria, with a festive quality that makes it a great choice for outdoor aperitifs. The key here is to use a sangria with enough body so the cava doesn’t dilute it entirely.
The second variation moves further away from the classic style. The Tropical Sangria blends rosé sangria with passion fruit juice, a little white rum, and crushed ice. Add fresh pineapple cut into small pieces and a few spearmint leaves. It’s one of those sangria cocktails that works really well when you’re after something with a real fruit flavour and not too much alcohol. Biomio rosé sangria, with its light and fruity profile, fits this preparation perfectly.
And in winter? The Spiced Sangria. Gently warm red sangria with a cinnamon stick, star anise, orange peel, and a spoonful of honey, without letting it boil; serve in a wine glass with a slice of orange. It’s comforting, aromatic, and has that lingering after-dinner quality that feels especially welcome during the winter months.
More ideas for your sangria cocktails at home
These three are just a starting point. Sangria can take different fruits, spices, bubbles, and combinations with other spirits without losing its essence, and each small change produces a different result. What does make a big difference is the quality of the base — in preparations with few ingredients, each one shows. A sangria with body, real fruit, and no excess sweetness gives very different results from one that’s too thin or cloying.
In our sangria range you’ll find red, rosé, and white versions, in both classic and organic formats. Sangria cocktails work best when the base already has personality, and that’s what we aim for in every bottle we produce in Terrer. The good news is you don’t need to look any further to have excellent raw material to experiment with.
Classic sangria has its place, and always will. But exploring its variations has its own charm — with a good base and a few ingredients, you can create sangria cocktails that surprise without overcomplicating things. At Bodegas Valdepablo we craft the sangria that gets those moments started, and we’re delighted that more and more people are discovering it in a tall glass, ready to improvise.
