How much wine and fruit should I use for a pitcher of sangria?

A pitcher of sangria is typically made with 1 bottle of red wine, 1/2 cup of brandy, 1/4 cup of triple sec, 3 cups of fruit juice, and 6 cups of fruit. You can use any combination of fruits that you like, but common fruits used in sangria are oranges, lemons, limes, apples, and berries.

How much fruit should I use in my sangria?

Assuming you are making a pitcher of sangria that serves around 8 people, you should use about 1 and 1/2 to 2 pounds of fruit. This generally equates to 2-3 apples, 2-3 oranges, and 1/2-1 pound of grapes. If you want to get really specific, use 3 large apples, 3 navel oranges, and 1/2 pound of green grapes. You can always adjust the quantities of fruit to taste as well.

Some people like to add other types of fruit to their sangria like pears, lemons, or limes. You can definitely experiment with other fruits to find what you like best. Just remember that you want to use fresh fruit that is ripe for the best flavor and to avoid adding too much sugar to your sangria.

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