3 Sangria recipes for Cinco de Mayo

What better day to overindulge in sangria, margaritas and cervezas than Cinco de Mayo? Get the party started with a pitcher (or two) of these fruity cocktails perfect for a day of celebrating in the sun.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with sangria!

Sangria is a wine punch usually containing fruit, brandy and a sweetener. Although it originated in Spain, it is now served all over the world and is likely to be on every Mexican restaurant menu you see. Variations of sangria are innumerable, with different wines, spirits, fruit and other additions used to create a very easy-to-drink cocktail.

These sangrias are especially refreshing over ice on a hot day, particularly Cinco de Mayo!

Classic red sangria with citrusIngredients:1 bottle dry red wine1/4 cup lemon vodka1/4 cup orange vodka1/4 cup brandy1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice2 tablespoons simple syrup8 lemon slices, halved8 lime slices, halvedDirections:

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

White sangria with pearIngredients:1 bottle dry white wine1-1/4 cups pear juice1/4 cup brandy1 cup chopped canned pears1 cup chopped canned peaches8 orange slices, halvedDirections:

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Rosé sangria with limoncelloIngredients:1 bottle rosé wine1/2 cup limoncello1/4 cup brandy1/2 cup lemon-lime soda1 tablespoon lemon juice1 cup sliced strawberries8 lemon slices, halvedDirections:

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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