Sangria ranks as one of the most simple and flavorful cocktails anyone can easily create.
This cocktail recipe contains red or white wine mixed with chopped fruit and left to steep so the flavors combine. Additional liquor, like brandy, adds complexity to the cocktail.
Whether you are a brandy enthusiast or adding brandy to your sangria for the first time, there is one to fit your taste.
Read on to learn about the best brandy for sangria.
Carlos 1 Solera Gran Reserva
Carlos 1 Solera Gran Reserva offers a deep and mellow brandy using a unique distillation technique. Most of this brandy ages for five years, and some of each batch is left behind in the barrel to add to the complexity of the liquor. This solera method means some of the caramel-flavored brandy included in each bottle can be up to a century old.
Raynal Three Barrels VSOP Brandy
If you are looking for a great-tasting, budget-friendly brandy for sangria, this fits that description. Raynal Three Barrels VSOP Brandy remains a popular choice for brandy cocktails throughout Europe. Taste the candied and dried fruit flavors in this brandy paired with a nutty, peppery aftertaste. This bottle represents great value for your money.
Martell VS Single Distillery
If you are looking for a light gold, clear-distilled brandy for an eye-catching pitcher of white sangria, grab this premium bottle. Martell VS Single Distillery offers an elegant option with a smooth finish. Candied lemon stands out as a prominent flavor in this brandy, with classic plum and apricot notes.
St-Remy XO
The Extra Old (XO) version of the famous brandy adds bold, multidimensional flavors to your sangria. A subtle and spicy flavor contains a long list of ingredients to look for, like gingerbread, figs, vanilla, and dates. This mature, premium brandy should be combined with an equally elite wine in your sangria.
Asbach Original 3 Years Old Brandy
This delicate, young brandy makes a great compliment to any sangria. Several fruit flavors dominate the palate of this brandy, including dried strawberries, limes, and cherries. This brandy contains a light-to-medium body and a mild flavor. Choose Asbach Original 3 Years Old Brandy for a crowd-pleasing sangria of great quality.
Paul Masson VSOP
Paul Masson VSOP ranks as the most affordable budget brandy on this list. This VSOP brandy combines American and French brandies for this smooth and approachable liquor. Expect straightforward fruit flavors and warm aromas of vanilla and nuts. If this is your first time making sangria, try adding this brandy to see if you enjoy it!
Vecchia Romagna Etichetta
This double-aged, Italian brandy offers a unique spin on traditional brandy. Tropical fruit aromas reach the drinker first, which pairs great with sangria. Vecchia Romagna Etichetta presents a smooth and round flavor with sweet, warming spices, including a strong clove flavor. This spirit ranks as the top-selling brandy in Italy.
Laird’s Straight Applejack 86
This American brand brought back its traditional technique to celebrate the history behind Laird’s Straight Applejack 86. Laird’s produces a strong brandy bursting with fresh fruit flavors. The brand claims to use 17 pounds of apples plucked ripe from the tree to produce just one bottle of this brandy. The strong apple flavor makes a great complement to an autumn sangria.
Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
Courvoisier VSOP Cognac is the perfect choice for true brandy enthusiasts. This historic brand opens with rich stone fruit flavors in this premium-aged brandy. A strong jasmine flower will pair beautifully with delicate fruits in your sangria. The VSOP cognac finishes with its signature warm spices, with a lasting taste of gingerbread from its 12-year aging process.
Cheers!
A pitcher of sangria provides the perfect no-fuss cocktail for a casual outdoor wedding, lively baby shower, or dinner party any time of year.
There is a delicious brandy for every budget that will provide a spicy and sweet complement to your next red or white sangria.
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