Sangria

Sangria is a delicious and simple wine punch well known in Argentina, Uruguay, Spain and Portugal. You can make Sangria with red wine, white wine, and even sparkling wine. It is great indulgent drink on the hot afternoons. 

Classic Sangria
1 bottle (750 ml) of red wine (we recommend Bodega Elena de Mendoza Malbec)

1 sliced orange

1 sliced lemon 

2 sliced apples

2 sliced peaches

1/3 cup sugar (or sugar substitute)

1 shot brandy

1 bottle club soda (16-18 oz)

 

Preparation:

Combine the fruits (leaving out seeds if possible), sugar and brandy in the pitcher and cover them with wine. Chill for several hours or overnight to develop the flavors. Add club soda before serving. Serve over ice.

If you'd like to serve it right away, use chilled red wine and serve over lots of ice. But remember that the best Sangria must be chilled at least several hours allowing the flavors to really marinate into each other.

In addition you can use sliced strawberries, fresh blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, lime, a shot or two of gin, vodka, rum or orange liqueur. There is no wrong ingredient it’s up to you and your creativity.

Tips:

If you like a sweeter Sangria, use ginger ale in place of club soda.

If you like it less sweet, use agave nectar instead of sugar.

Enjoy the fresh fruity taste and share it with your friends!

Glass of sangria with ice and lemon from 4freephotos.com