Sangria by the Glass

Sangria by the glass is a great way to enjoy a single serving of sangria. Whether you’re hosting an outdoor BBQ, having an intimate dinner party, or just looking for a refreshing summertime drink, sangria by the glass is a perfect choice!

This wine cocktail recipe is so darned delicious. And the best thing about it is you can enjoy it without having to make it by the pitcher. Now, of course, if you are having a party, making sangria by the pitcher is a great idea. But if you just want one or two servings, this is your go-to sangria recipe.

Before this year, I was not a fan of sangria. That could be because of how many I had to make at the Mexican restaurant where I bar tended, once upon a time. Margaritas were/are my thing, but other people really liked sangria. So, as the bartender, I made more than my fair share of these drinks. And pretty much each time I made one, I thought to myself who, WHO would want wine and orange juice mixed together?

Even after tasting the sangria way back then to see if it was as bad as it looked, it became very clear to me. Those sangria loving people were crazy!

Fast forward a million years.

My sister would occasionally order sangria when we went out to dinner.  She’d always offer me a sip but I’d just shake my head with a ‘yuck’ look on my face. Until one day when I thought, just taste the darn thing.

So, I did.

And my world changed for the good.

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How to make sangria by the glass

Pre-step

Get a cocktail shaker, muddler, measuring glass, and tulip glasses. Do not add ice to the shaker until you muddle the fruit.

After measuring out the ingredients, add them to the shaker.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – red wine, Cointreau, apricot brandy, orange juice, cherries, lime, and lemon. (A)

Step two

Pit the cherries, cut the lemon and limes in quarters. (B)

Step three

Place the cherries, 2 lemon and 2 lime quarters, and blood orange slices in the cocktail shaker. Take the muddler and muddle the fruit until you get most of the juice out of them. (C)

Look at all that juice!

Step four

Take a spoon and remove the fruit out of the shaker and set aside. Leave the juice in the shaker.

Fill the shaker half way with ice. (D)

Step five

Measure out 8 ounces of wine. (E)

Step six

Measure 3 ounces of Apricot brandy. (F)

Step seven

Measure out 1.5 ounces of the orange liqueur. (G)

Step eight

Measure out 4 ounces of orange juice. (H)

Step nine

Place the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.

Add fresh ice to the glass and pour, divide, and strain the sangria in the glass. There will be space between the liquid and the rim of the glass. This is for the club soda.

Step ten

Pour club soda in the glass, leaving a little room for the fruit. With a cocktail spoon, gently stir the drink so the club soda mixes with the rest of the ingredients.

Add some cherries back into the sangria, and add a slice of orange to the rim of each glass.

Yum!

I keep the bowl of muddled fruit next to me so I can add some back in as I sip away.

I hope you enjoyed this sangria by the glass recipe.

Other wine cocktails

• White sangria
• New York sour
• Frosé

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

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