"If the answer is a glass of sangria, you're likely marking yourself out as a tourist. While the storied bond between Spain and sangria is strong, the famous cocktail isn't as popular among the locals as one might think. It may be a rare summer indulgence, and youngsters on a budget might still drink it, but despite a myth-soaked history, it's much more of a tourist drink today."
"The roots of the drink go back to ancient Rome, when wine was added to water to make it safe to drink, and herbs and fruits were thrown in for flavor. In modern Spain, sangria found a home as the cneter of the party. "It used to be more like a homemade beverage for random festivities," a Reddit user posted, adding that the fun was to make the mixture in the ugliest bowl they could find."
"While you may want to drink like a local in Spain, there's no reason you can't enjoy a jug of sangria back home. It's extremely versatile and a great summer cocktail to make in large batches. All you need is wine, soda water, fruit, sugar, spices, and a touch of brandy or rum, which adds great depth to a red wine sangria."
Sangria retains a strong association with Spain but functions more as a tourist-oriented beverage than a common local choice. The drink's origins trace to ancient Rome when wine was diluted with water and flavored with herbs and fruits to make it safer and more palatable. Sangria historically served as a homemade party beverage for casual festivities. Locals more often opt for Tinto de Verano—red wine mixed with soda or lemon soda—during summer. Sangria remains useful for home entertaining and large batches, using affordable wine, soda, fruit, sugar, spices, and a splash of brandy or rum.
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