Generally, an unopened bottle of Sangria can be stored for 2 years. While an opened bottle of Sangria lasts 3-4 days.
The shelf life of Sangria varies depending on its ingredients, and whether it's commercially produced or homemade.
How Long Does Sangria Last Opened?
Ideally, a bottle of Sangria should be consumed on the day of opening as that’ll be when it will taste at its very best.
Check in with the information on the label here, but generally speaking Sangria should keep and drink well for about 3-4 days after opening.
How Long Does Sangria Last Unopened?
Depending on the recommended use by date on the bottle, your unopened bottles of Sangria can last for up to 2 years once opened, as long as they are stored with care.
How To Store Opened Sangria
Once you’ve opened your Sangria, time is no longer on your side, so it’s best to store your Sangria in the fridge and seal the bottle where you can.
Doing so will help to preserve both the vitality of the flavour and keep your Sangria fresher for longer.
Related: Should Sangria Be Chilled?
How To Store Unopened Sangria
Just because your Sangria is a cocktail doesn’t mean you shouldn’t treat your unopened Sangria with the same care you treat your unopened wine.
So treat your bottles like an introverted friend and keep them in cool and dark conditions that are quiet and free from unnecessary vibrations and light sources.
Does Sangria Go Bad?
We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but yes, unfortunately Sangria can go bad.
So always try to drink your bottles sooner rather than later and remember that you can freeze any leftover Sangria you may have.
So how can you tell if you’ve left it too late and the Sangria is no longer good to drink?
How Can You Tell If Sangria Has Gone Bad?
In essence, if your Sangria looks hazy in appearance or is cloudy when you pour it, smells a bit weird and tastes downright bad then it’s not suitable for consumption.
We’re afraid it’s time to pour the Sangria away.
Do You Keep Opened Sangria In The Fridge?
Absolutely, yes.
Once opened it’s a great idea to keep your opened Sangria in the fridge, just remember to seal the bottle well to avoid too much oxygen interaction.
This will help to maintain your Sangria’s refreshingly fruity flavours for you to enjoy over the next couple of days.
Do You Keep Unopened Sangria In The Fridge?
You’ll be relieved to hear that Sangria doesn’t need to be in the fridge if it's unopened, which can help save on valuable refrigeration space - especially during barbecue season!
As long as you keep your bottles in a cool, calm and dark place it can happily stay there until you’re ready to drink them.
Then either place your Sangria in the fridge on the day you wish to drink it, or make sure you serve your Sangria over plenty of ice to help it get to the right serving temperature.
But does that mean that Sangria has an expiration date?
Does Sangria Expire?
Sangria is a beautiful combination of different ingredients and as delicious as they are, those ingredients do have an expiry date on them.
Both the quality and flavour of your Sangria will deteriorate over time and after a certain point it won’t be suitable to drink.
So try and drink any unopened bottles as soon as you can and remember you can turn even the dreariest of days into a holiday with a bottle of Sangria, some ice and plenty of freshly cut oranges.
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