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This classic cocktail is a simple crowd pleaser for any occasion.
Sangria is a great classic Spanish cocktail that has been adopted in many Latin American countries. The basic recipe is straight-forward: red wine and sliced fruit. As with anything good, the use of local wines and local fruit is ideal, but not necessary. Aside from the sliced fruit, sugar, juice, soda, and extra booze can be added for your own individual spin. WineThe name sangria comes from the Spanish word sangre, or blood. Because of this red wine is the wine of choice. The first red wines used in Spain to make this cocktail were riojas. Any sweet or fruity wine works really well: cabernet sauvignon, for example. It is possible to make a white sangria, but they do not taste nearly as good as the classic red wine ones. SweetenerThere's a few different ways to sweeten your sangria: orange juice, lemon/ lime soda, or sugar. At the very least, you'll want to use a half cup of sugar for each bottle of wine (750 millileters) in your punch. FruitCitrusy fruit works best in sangria: oranges, limes, lemons, pineapple, etc. Depending on the other ingredients you dump in though you may prefer pears, peaches, grapes, and apples. Really, this is where your creativity can take over. Extra BoozeThe beauty of sangria is that you can make it as strong or as light as you like. From a lighter version of wine, fruit juice, and soda, to a potent potable spiked with rum or brandy. Because of how sweet this cocktail can be, it's possible to make a fairly high octane beverage that retains a great flavor. Because there are a lot of levels of strength, fruit variety, and wine types you could use, three sample recipes are provided: a light version, a strong version, and a white sangria. Sangria Demasiado (Light)Ingredients
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Sangria Fuerte (Strong)Ingredients
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Sangria Blanca (White Sangria)Ingredients
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When serving sangria, make sure there are some ladles and spoons around so that people can scoop the fruit out of the bottom of the glasses.
The copyright of the article Three Easy Sangria Recipes in Latin/Caribbean Cuisine is owned by Timothy Dzurilla. Permission to republish Three Easy Sangria Recipes in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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