Spicy Afrodisiac Red Wine Sangria

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

A seductive, spiced red wine sangria featuring warm spices and fresh citrus for an intoxicating and flavorful drink. This Spanish-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together dry red wine, orange juice, brandy for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 whole star anise
• 1 orange, sliced fresh orange slices
• 1 lemon, sliced fresh lemon slices
• 1-inch piece, thinly sliced fresh ginger
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 cup, chilled sparkling water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pitcher, combine 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine, 1 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup brandy, and 2 tbsp honey. Stir to dissolve the honey.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cinnamon stick, 2 whole star anise, 4 whole cloves, 1-inch thinly sliced fresh ginger, 1 sliced orange, and 1 sliced lemon. Stir gently.
3. Step 3: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight to infuse the spices and flavors.
4. Step 4: Just before serving, add 1 cup chilled sparkling water to the sangria and stir gently. Serve over ice with fruit slices and a cinnamon stick garnish.