This sparkling sangria recipe from Portugal is a fresh and fruity twist on the classic wine cocktail! What do we drink during the warmer months in Portugal when we don’t feel like drinking our beloved Super Bock or the local Port and Tonic?
We turn to Sangria! And believe us, nothing fights the high temperatures of the Portuguese summer as beautifully as a jug of Sangria does! Refreshing, fruity, and when done properly, bursting with flavour!
The classic Sangria is made with red wine, hence the name, which literally means bloodletting both in Portuguese and Spanish. However, there are multiple versions out there catering to all tastes. One of our favourites is the espumante version – a sparkling wine produced in Portugal, not too dissimilar to the much more well-known French Champagne, Italian Prosecco, and Spanish Cava. If you are not familiar with Portuguese sparkling wine, then take a look at our complete guide. It explains everything there is to know about the sparkling wine made in Portugal.
About Our Sparkling Sangria Recipe
The most important part of this recipe is to select a good quality espumante. We prefer using a Bruto which is the driest type of espumante, semi dry will also work depending on what else you choose to put in your sangria. Of course, if espumante is not available to you, you can replace it with prosecco, champagne, cava, or similar sparkling wines! For the fruit, we will be using strawberries, oranges, and blueberries. You can also add lemons for more acidity, and other berries of your preference.
To sparkle up this sangria more interesting, we added a Portuguese orange liqueur that’s similar to Cointreau, a local strawberry infused gin, as well as a cinnamon stick and a couple of mint leaves. For some extra bubbles, we topped it up with tonic water. Keep in mind that this recipe is quite customisable, you can play with different fruit, or perhaps add some port wine, or different spirits. Differently to a red wine sangria, lemonade won’t be necessary, nor popping it in the fridge before you add ice. Otherwise, the espumante may go a little flat.
How to Prepare Portuguese Sparkling Wine Sangria
This is one of our favourite sangrias, super easy to prepare, and equally drinkable and delicious! We are certain that this espumante sangria will take your summer gatherings to another level!
Sparkling Sangria – Portuguese Sangria de Espumante
4
servings5
minutes10
minutes180
kcalThis sparkling sangria recipe from Portugal is a fresh and fruity twist on the classic wine cocktail!
Ingredients
1 Bottle of Espumante (750ml)
1/2 Orange – Sliced
8 Strawberries – sliced
1/2 cup Blueberries
1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
1 Cinnamon Stick
4 Mint Leaves
30 ml Orange Liqueur
30 ml Strawberry Gin
150 ml Tonic Water
Ice
Directions
- Start by adding the sliced orange, cinnamon, sugar, and mint. orange liqueur, and gin to a tall glass jug. Stir thoroughly.
- With a wooden spoon, gently press the oranges so they release some juice.
- Add the orange liqueur, and gin, stir thoroughly. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Pour the espumante, then add the strawberries and blueberries, stir well before adding the tonic water.
- Top it up with ice before serving.
Notes
- The recipe is completely customisable and you can use whatever fresh fruit is at hand!
Have you prepared this espumante sangria? Or do you have your own twist on it? Let us know in the comments!
More Portuguese Drinks?
- Port and Tonic: A Recipe for Perfect Portonics
- Portuguese Sangria – Authentic Sangria From Portugal
- Portuguese Brandy – Aguardente Vínica
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