Sangría de Cava

This Cava-based cocktail is a popular take on classic Spanish sangría, but unlike the traditional version made with red wine, this variety is based on Cava—the renowned Catalonian sparkling wine. This sangria incorporates fresh fruit, and it is commonly spiked with brandies or liqueurs.

It is usually sweetened and made with fresh fruit such as peaches, oranges, pears, apples, and berries, but the variations are endless and easily adjusted to taste. To make this sparkling sangría, it is recommended to use dry styles, such as brut Cava, which doesn’t have much residual sugar.

This creates a neutral base which is then easily sweetened to taste. Sangría de Cava is served in large pitchers, and it should always be enjoyed well-chilled.