Chef notes
All sangrias are perfect for sipping by the pool and this sweet and summery version is no exception. Juicy plums and apricots lend big flavor to this red wine sangria and give it a seasonal spin that feels especially celebratory, no matter the occasion.
To make the base of this sangria, you’ll use a bottle of medium-bodied red wine, such as merlot orCherry Heering, which is a Danish liqueur that’s made with cherries, spices and neutral grain alcohol. It has a deep ruby red color and tastes sweet with notes of cherry and almond. It’s most famously used in a classic cocktail called a Singapore Sling, which is a fruity gin-based cocktail, as well as the blood and sand, which features Scotch whiskey, sweet vermouth and orange juice. Cherry Heering is well worth adding to your bar cart but if you don’t have the space for it, you can substitute it for cherry juice in this sangria instead.
Feel free to get creative with the stone fruits you use for this recipe. We call for apricots and plums but a combination of peaches, nectarines, pluots and pitted cherries can be used instead. Be sure to select firm but ripe stone fruit because if they’re too soft, they will fall apart in the pitcher.
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Ingredients
- 1 bottle red wine, such as merlot
- 1/2 cup Cherry Heering or cherry juice
- 1/2 cup simple syrup
- 2-3 fresh apricots, pitted and diced
- 1-2 fresh plums, pitted and diced
- ice, for serving
- 2 cups chilled plain or raspberry seltzer
Preparation
In a large pitcher, combine red wine, Cherry Heering or cherry juice, and simple syrup. Add apricots, plums, and cherries and stir to combine. Add ice and chilled plain or raspberry seltzer before serving.
