Classic Red Wine Sangria Recipe for a Crowd

This classic red wine sangria recipe for a crowd is delicious for a party, any time of year. Use traditional ingredients like brandy, Triple Sec, orange juice, and red wine for a marriage of flavors. This red wine punch is easy to make ahead and gets better with time. 

Easy Red Sangria

Even people who don’t typically drink wine seem to enjoy a glass of sangria. I guess it’s all that fruity goodness that’s added to it, and sipping it over ice.

I have a go-to recipe for red wine sangria that I’ve used for wine ladies night, and appetizers & sangria party. I thought it was high time I share it here so you guys can make it too!

This is one of the best party drinks you can serve, and it’s easy to make a big batch ahead of time. In fact this would be wonderful to take to a tailgating party.

More Sangria Recipes

I’m sure there are a million different sangria recipes. But here are a few of my favorites.

• Spiced apple sangria is tasty for fall
• Delicious spiced sangria tastes great year ’round.
• White peach sangria is fantastic for spring and summer!
• Find a delicious white pear sangria recipe in this game day party.
• And if you want to try a hot version, this mulled wine is perfection.

Red Wine Sangria Recipe

• 2 Bottles {750 ml} or 1 large bottle (1.5 liter) Merlot wine
• 1 cup OJ
• 1 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup orange liqueur {Triple Sec}
• 1 bottle {750 ml} sparkling cider
• Sliced oranges, lemons, and blueberries

Combine all ingredients and keep chilled until ready to serve.

For best results, refrigerate overnight and add sparkling cider just before serving.

Cheers!