Portuguese Red Sangria

A recipe rooted in tradition, built for sharing. Portugal does sangria with red wine, fortified port, and a touch of aguardente — layers of flavor a lighter sangria doesn't have.

What you'll need

• 1 bottle Portuguese red wine (Vinho Verde or a Douro red)
• ½ cup Portuguese aguardente, optional, for extra fortification
• ¼ cup port wine, ruby or tawny
• ¼ cup simple syrup, to taste
• 1 large orange, thinly sliced
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 red apple, thinly sliced
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Ice, for serving

How to make it

1. Wash and slice the fruit.
2. In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, aguardente, port wine, and simple syrup. Stir well.
3. Add the sliced fruit and the cinnamon stick.
4. Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Overnight brings out more flavor.
5. Fill glasses with ice, pour the sangria over, and serve.

Want it stronger? Add a splash of orange triple sec.
Want it fizzy? Top with lime or lemon seltzer.

Saúde.

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