The amount and variety of fruit you choose is up to you – sangria is endlessly customizable.

Orange Liquor: Gives a nice, sweet little kick to the drink without water down the alcohol content. Orange Juice: Sweetens up the drink while adding a little more citrus. Also stretches out the drink a bit more and cuts some of the alcohol. [2] X Research source

Many recipes claim you must let it sit for 4 hours. While this will taste better, it is not strictly necessary. [3] X Research source

Club Soda: Perfect if you like a little refreshing fizz in your drink. Add as much as you added brandy. Seltzer Water: Has a bit more pucker to it, making it a great choice to balance out too-sweet sangrias, in particular. You can even try flavored seltzers, like Lemon-Lime. Champagne or Prosecco: This is sangria, so go nuts! A bubbly, light, and crisp wine or prosecco will keep the drink strong and add a refreshing punch of bubbles. [4] X Research source

Peaches Plums Pineapples Strawberries. Blackberries Blueberries

Apples Lemons and Limes Peaches Grapefruit Fresh mint Raspberries Pears Strawberries Kiwis[6] X Research source

Rosé: The bubbly pink drink mixes well with fruit and delivers all the bubbles right off the top. Be careful not to let it go flat before serving, however. Cava: Again, the bubbles are key, but this light and refreshing wine goes great, in particular, with blood oranges.

Suze Cointreau St. Germain Schnapps Triple Sec[7] X Research source

Heat liquid (whilst stirring) until steam rises from the surface - do not simmer. You place the pot in a larger pot filled with cool water in order to cool the juice faster.

If you have some fresh fruit sitting around, you can still add it for a burst of flavor.

Frozen berries Ice Squeezed lemon, lime, and or orange juice to taste Red wine Sparkling water[8] X Research source

Try this with mango, peach, lemon, and strawberry. [9] X Research source Use honey to sweeten the drink simply if you need a little sugar.

1 box Red wine 1 2L bottle orange soda 2-3 pieces of fruit (lemons, apples, strawberries)[10] X Research source