Riens Sangria

Riens Sangria

Ingredients:

• 750 ml -Wine-  Spanish LAN Rioja

• 2 - Apples- red or green or one of each cut into 1/2 inch cubes. 

• Grapes- seedless about 1 1/2 cup - Red or green cut in 1/2

• 1 cup Mandarin Oranges -un peeled - One cup slices 

• 1 cup Pineapple - cut into 1/2 cubes. 

• Simple Syrup - 2 oz (or more to  taste)

• 1/2 cup - Bumbu or other quality rum

• 1 1/2 cup water (or more)

Preparation:

• Mix all together in a pitcher.

• Refrigerate before serving: For the best flavor, allow the sangria to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator to let the fruit and wine flavors meld. 

• Keep it cold: If you are serving a large batch outside the fridge, use coolers with ice to keep it cold and avoid diluting the drink directly with ice. 

• Store it in the fridge: Once made, always store sangria in the refrigerator. For better preservation, transfer it from the pitcher to an airtight container to keep it fresh for up to 3-5 days. 

• Add some ingredients later: Wait to add club soda or fizzy mixers, and delicate ingredients like berries, until right before serving to prevent them from getting mushy or losing their fizz. 

Many Thanks to Rien!

Urban Cowgill October 2025