This homemade Olive Garden Sangria is fruity, refreshing, and so easy to make! It’s a perfect mix of red wine, cranberry juice, and sweet vermouth, with a touch of grenadine and simple syrup for extra sweetness. Serve it over ice with fresh fruit for a delicious drink that tastes just like the restaurant version!
Jump to RecipeIngredients Needed:
- 1.5 Liters of red table wine
- 10 ounces grenadine
- 16 ounces cranberry juice cocktail
- 12 ounces sweet vermouth
- 10 ounces simple syrup
Optional Fruit:
- 10 -12 strawberries
- 1 orange
How To Make Sangria?
- Mix the ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine red wine, grenadine, cranberry juice, sweet vermouth, and simple syrup. Stir well.
- Add the fruit: Stir in the sliced oranges and chopped strawberries to add a fresh, fruity flavor.
- Serve and enjoy: Pour into glasses filled with ice, making sure to include some fruit in each glass.
Recipe Tips:
- Use the Right Wine: Choose a dry red wine like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. Sweet wines can make the sangria too sugary, so a dry wine balances the flavors better.
- Chill for Best Flavor: Let the sangria rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving. This helps the fruit flavors blend into the drink, making it taste fresher and more like the restaurant version.
- Slice Fruit Thinly: Thinly sliced oranges and chopped strawberries release more juice into the sangria, adding natural sweetness and a stronger fruity taste.
- Stir Before Serving: The ingredients can settle over time, so always give the sangria a good stir before pouring it into glasses to make sure every sip is flavorful.
- Don’t Skip the Simple Syrup: Simple syrup helps balance the tartness of the cranberry juice. If you prefer a less sweet drink, start with a smaller amount and add more to taste.
How To Store Leftovers?
Let the leftover sangria cool to room temperature before storing. Pour it into a covered pitcher and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days. The flavors will blend even more, making it taste better over time.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 331 kcal
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 31mg
- Potassium: 222mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 51g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 40g
- Protein: 0g
Olive Garden Sangria
Course: DrinksCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy6
servings5
minutes331
kcalThis homemade Olive Garden Sangria is fruity, refreshing, and so easy to make! It’s a perfect mix of red wine, cranberry juice, and sweet vermouth, with a touch of grenadine and simple syrup for extra sweetness. Serve it over ice with fresh fruit for a delicious drink that tastes just like the restaurant version!
Ingredients
1.5 Liters of red table wine
10 ounces grenadine
16 ounces cranberry juice cocktail
12 ounces sweet vermouth
10 ounces simple syrup
- Optional Fruit:
10 -12 strawberries
1 orange
Directions
- Mix the ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine red wine, grenadine, cranberry juice, sweet vermouth, and simple syrup. Stir well.
- Add the fruit: Stir in the sliced oranges and chopped strawberries to add a fresh, fruity flavor.
- Serve and enjoy: Pour into glasses filled with ice, making sure to include some fruit in each glass.
Notes
- Use the Right Wine: Choose a dry red wine like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. Sweet wines can make the sangria too sugary, so a dry wine balances the flavors better.
- Chill for Best Flavor: Let the sangria rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving. This helps the fruit flavors blend into the drink, making it taste fresher and more like the restaurant version.
- Slice Fruit Thinly: Thinly sliced oranges and chopped strawberries release more juice into the sangria, adding natural sweetness and a stronger fruity taste.
- Stir Before Serving: The ingredients can settle over time, so always give the sangria a good stir before pouring it into glasses to make sure every sip is flavorful.
- Don’t Skip the Simple Syrup: Simple syrup helps balance the tartness of the cranberry juice. If you prefer a less sweet drink, start with a smaller amount and add more to taste.
