Sangria is one of those drinks that needs no introduction, but it does deserve a little attention. With a good bottle of wine as a base and four fresh ingredients, you can make versions at home that are far superior to what’s usually served. At Bodegas Valdepablo, we’ve been making
Sangria is one of those drinks that needs no introduction, but it does deserve a little attention. With a good bottle of wine as a base and four fresh ingredients, you can make versions at home that are far superior to what’s usually served. At Bodegas Valdepablo, we’ve been making sangria with traditionally crafted wines for decades, and we know that the base is almost everything. Here are three sangria recipes for this summer, plus a few ideas for further experimentation.
The most classic version—and one that rarely disappoints—is red sangria with orange and cinnamon. Pour a bottle of Luis The Marinero Roja into a pitcher filled with plenty of ice. Add slices of orange and lemon, a cinnamon stick, and a splash of brandy if you want to give it more body. An hour in the fridge before serving is enough for the flavors to blend. The result has aromas of red berries, citrus, and that spicy hint of cinnamon that makes it recognizable from the very first sip.
The second recipe takes a different approach. We’re talking about white sangria with mint and cucumber. Lighter and more citrusy than the red version, it’s prepared on the spot without needing to steep. White sangria, thin slices of cucumber, fresh mint leaves, a little lime juice, and crushed ice. It’s ready in two minutes. It’s a sangria recipe that surprises those who prefer fresh, less sweet flavors, and it works very well when the heat is on.
The third is full of color and fruity flavor: pink sangria with red berries. Use Luis The Marinero pink sangria as a base, then add sliced strawberries, fresh raspberries, and a splash of orange juice. Sparkling water is added right before serving to keep the bubbles. It has a beautiful color and that sweet, refreshing aftertaste that characterizes this sangria. Of the three, this is usually the favorite among those who aren’t big fans of classic sangria.
These three give you an excellent starting point, but sangria allows for many variations. What most influences the result is the quality of the base: sangria made with real fruit and traditionally produced wine yields different results than a sweet or artificially flavored version. In our complete range of sangrias, you’ll find red, rosé, and white options, in both classic and organic versions, each with a distinct profile that lends itself well to different preparations.
One idea that works especially well in the summer is to mix red sangria with chilled brut cava in equal parts, add a splash of sparkling water, and serve in a large glass with ice and an orange slice. It’s lighter than the traditional sangria recipe, with that effervescent touch that’s even more refreshing on hot days.
If you have guests who prefer organic products, the Biomio range offers organic red, rosé, and white sangrias that work just as well in all these preparations. Their cleaner profile makes them a value-added option for those who pay attention to what they drink. And if you’d like to keep discovering ideas for making sangria at home, we regularly publish content on our blog about recipes, pairings, and aperitif culture.
A good sangria recipe calls for nothing more than fresh fruit, a bottle with character, and a little time to whip up something surprising. At Bodegas Valdepablo, we make the sangria that sets those moments in motion, and every summer we’re delighted to see more and more tables where people are discovering a new way to enjoy it.
