Spanish · drink
Sangria
Sangria reads citrus 7.7, fruity 7.1 and sweetness 6.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Spanish drink, about 4 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 2.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 9.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 9.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 1.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 7.7 · Fruity 7.1 · Sweetness 6.3 · Sourness 5.2 · Floral 2.6 · Funk & Ferment 2.5 · Bitterness 2.0 · Herbaceous 1.5 · Umami 1.5 · Warm Spice 1.4 · Richness 1.1 · Earthy 1.0
What's in it (10)
- 1 bottle (750 ml) young red wine (Tempranillo
- 3 tbsp brandy de Jerez
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 apple, cored and chunked
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup sparkling water
- ice as needed
Time & effort: about 4 hr (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 76.9 kcal, 0.2 g protein, 0.1 g fat, 8.4 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Combine wine, a generous splash of brandy, orange juice, and sugar in a pitcher and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add sliced fruit and cinnamon, then refrigerate at least 2 hours for flavors to meld.
- Top with cold sparkling water just before serving over ice.
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- Sweet Tea — Southern
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.