noun
sangria
sang-GREE-uh/sæŋˈɡriːə/
A punch made with wine, fruit, and sometimes spirits.
Orange slices and apple pieces float in the ruby-red sangria.
Etymology
The Spanish name literally means “a bleeding” and is based on the word for blood. The punch was named for its red-wine color, rather than its fruit ingredients.
In context
Traditional or authentic sangria is easily made from Spanish red wine, fresh fruit, and a little bit of brandy. It's essentially a boozy fruit punch
More examples
- We add a splash of brandy to the sangria.
- This white-wine sangria has peaches and sliced oranges.
- They order two sangrias to enjoy with dinner.
Forms
sangria · sangrias
Similar words
- punch
- A broader category of mixed drinks, with or without alcohol.
- wine cooler
- Usually mixes wine with soda or juice, without fruit pieces.