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“Sangría” is a Spanish term, translated loosely into English as “bleeding”. Perhaps the term comes from the color of the wine, or how the cocktail’s fruit components ooze out sweet flavor, but whatever its murky origins, sangria means something delicious. This is one of the more versatile wine cocktails, so the following recipes as something as a starting point. The basic formula is wine and fruit and a touch of sweetener, and perhaps a touch of liquor and/or carbonation (like club soda or Sprite). Red Wine Sangria 1 bottle red wine, like a Spanish Rioja 1 lemon, sliced 1 orange, sliced 1 apple, sliced 1/4 cup cranberry juice 2 tablespoons sugar 1 shot brandy White Wine Sangria 1 bottle white wine, like a light Verdicchio 1 lemon, sliced 1 cup strawberries, sliced 1 cup raspberries 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup club soda The method is simple, and holds true for both styles of sangria. Combine all the ingredients into a large pitcher or mug, or even a fruit punch bowl. Sangria will taste best after the flavors have fully combined, so make your batch a few hours before you'd like to start drinking your wine cocktail. |
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