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5 from 7 votes

Cava Sangria Recipe

This delicious cava sangria recipe makes the perfect drink for the holidays.
Prep Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Spanish
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 8 glasses
Calories: 145.24kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

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