Summertime Sangria
by Laura • August 7, 2012 • Cook, Culinary Therapy, Food & Recipes • 7 Comments
I am pleased to announce that after careful evaluation of various poolside cocktails, I hereby declare sangria “the best of the best.”
Now before you get all up in arms arguing for your gin & tonic, you should really hear me out. Reflect on the following factors:
- Does sangria taste good? Obviously.
- Is the alcohol content higher than my SPF? Chances are good.
- Can I feel myself getting drunk? Absolutely not.
- Can I explain this to children as fruit juice for mommies? Absolutely.
Put away your protesting pitchforks, folks. I think we have a clear winner.
I made a modified version of this recipe for my friends to enjoy on my birthday, using less sugar and sparkling water. let it soak overnight, and the fruit turned out a deep, beautiful red. I’m pretty sure I could have gotten wasted off the apples alone. Which may be the reason everyone loved it so much. Even quadrupling the recipe, it was gone before the cake came out.
1 (750-ml) bottle red wine
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup orange flavored liqueur
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/8 cup sugar
1/2 orange, thinly sliced
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
1 unwaxed apple, cored, and cut into thin wedges
1/2 (750-ml) bottle sparkling water, chilled - Use as little as 1/2 the botle or as much as 2/3, depending on your preference. Personally, I think using the whole bottle as called for in the original recipe dilutes the flavor too much.
Directions
Combine everything but the sparkling water in a large plastic container or glass pitchers. Cover and chill completely, 1 to 2 hours. When ready to serve, add the sparkling water.
Drink by the pool in large quantities. Lie to your children about alcohol content.
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My mouth is watering! I’ve been obsessed with sangria since trying it for the first time at a friend’s bridal shower. (Why it took me so long to discovery this deliciousness is beyond me . . . )
I have yet to try making it at home, but you’ve inspired me! Though that would like be gone in about two seconds . . .
Can’t believe you only tried it recently! It really isn’t difficult to make. You just stick everything in a container and let it sit. So yummy!
MUST try this!
You definitely should! Checked out your blog – very nice! Looks like you’ll have no problem with a simple sangria recipe
The girls will be meeting up tonight to celebrate the engagement of one of our best friend. It was not a shock but it was really a long wait that all of us endured. How else do we celebrate… but a summer sangria! I am making sure everyone gets to have a taste of this pretty mix! thanks for sharing.
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