Cava Sangria Recipe
This delicious cava sangria recipe makes the perfect drink for the holidays.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Spanish
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 8 glasses
Calories: 145.24kcal
- 1 red apple thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple diced
- 2 oranges thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup red grapes frozen
- ½ cup brandy
- ½ cup orange liqueur Gran Marnier or triple sec
- ¾ cup pineapple juice
- 8 fresh mint sprigs
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 star anise optional
- 2 750 ml bottles chilled cava brut, brut nature, semi-seco, or dulce
- sugar or simple syrup to taste
- ice cubes
Place the sliced apple, orange and diced pineapple in a large bowl, then add two tablespoons of granulated sugar and toss to combine. Let the fruit macerate for at least 10 minutes.
Add the brandy, orange liqueur, pineapple juice, mint, and spices. Use the back of a wooden spoon to gently muddle the mint and fruit.
Chill the fruit mixture for at least an hour if possible.
Before serving, add the chilled cava and frozen grapes and lightly stir to combine. Sweeten to taste by adding sugar (superfine is best) or simple syrup.
To serve, either ladle the sangria into glasses filled with ice cubes, or into a serving pitcher filled halfway with ice. Enjoy immediately.
- I like to use brut nature or brut cava, which isn't too sweet, but feel free to use semi-seco or dulce if you'd like something sweeter. You can also try other types of sparkling wine if you can't find cava.
- Switch up the fruit as desired. Try swapping the apple for halved strawberries.
- Tweak the liquor amounts to your taste. Try using vodka if you prefer, or omit it entirely for a lighter sangria.
- Sweeten the sangria by adding sugar or simple syrup to taste.
Calories: 145.24kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.63g | Protein: 0.51g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 2.87mg | Potassium: 122.4mg | Fiber: 1.63g | Sugar: 18.14g | Vitamin A: 61.57IU | Vitamin C: 15.71mg | Calcium: 18.98mg | Iron: 0.34mg