Spanish Sangria
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Who wants to drink a hot cocoa on a hot summer day?
 
That’s right… nobody! We all want to enjoy a cold beverage to cool off from the warm temperatures. When it comes to cocktails/drinks, we all have our favorites but if you want to try something different, smooth, fruity and refreshing, I have the perfect drink recipe for you…
 
Spanish Sangria!
 
This is the kind of refreshing alcoholic beverage that serves so well when entertaining in your backyard. The flavors are so exquisite! Besides dry red wine and fruits along with a couple of liquors gives this summer drink a unique taste.
 
Here’s the key to making awesome Sangria… time! That’s right, time is the key ingredient. It’s important to let the fruits macerate in the liquids for a day or two. I prefer letting my sangria sit in the refrigerator for 48 hours. I find it blends all the ingredients together better by giving it an extra day.
 
In the video, I use 7Up® but in the past I have also used ginger ale. My mother prefers hers with soda so it’s really up to you on the choice of your carbonated beverage. Some also add cherries to their sangria. Keeping it simple is a good way to make great sangria. Keep your cherries for sundaes or Fruit Salads!
 
Now if you’re not a red wine drinker, you might not enjoy this refreshing cocktail. Another alternative is to make the white version using white wine. To get the recipe of my White Sangria, click on this link… White Sangria
 
The first time I served it to David, he thought it was very smooth almost too smooth. After he finished his second glass, I asked him how he felt. A little “tipsy”- he said. Please keep in mind that enjoying this refreshing smooth summer drink under the sun can give you a “buzz” so drink responsibly…
Cheers!
 
Note: If you use a cheap, bad tasting wine in the recipe don’t expect great results….
 
Here are more amazing cocktail recipes for you to enjoy…
– Mixed Berry Margarita
– Blackberry Mojitos
– Cosmocello
– Golden Sunset
– Blood Orange Martini
– Vodka Yummmosa
and for even more great cocktail, smoothie, and alcohol-free beverage recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Beverages
 

 
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Spanish Sangria

Spanish Sangria

This refreshing Spanish Sangria is perfect on hot summer days! Smooth & fruity, this alcoholic beverage is sure to please everyone!
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Servings 6 cups

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Passive Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 large lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 large tangerine, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 large Spartan apple, cored and thinly cubed
  • 1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine Footnote
  • 2 1/2 ounces brandy
  • 2 1/2 ounces orange juice tips & tricks
  • 1 1/2 ounces Triple Sec
  • 2 cups 7Up®, ginger ale or soda
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Directions
 

  • In a large pitcher, combine all the ingredients except carbonated beverage and ice cubes; stir well.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.
  • Before serving, add 7Up® or any other carbonated beverage of choice and ice cubes; stir well and serve immediately.

Notes

Footnote: I didn't really give you any suggestions on which wine to use besides being dry. If I may, here are a couple of suggestions on the kinds of wine you might want to use in this recipe - Torres Sangre de Torro or other Garnacha, any Primitivo as well as Cabernet Sauvignon. Try to avoid wines with big tannins (i.e. Bordeaux) or the opposite, the ones without enough such as Gamay, Pinot Noir, etc.

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