There are many Sangria recipes (this recipe being a good base) that vary greatly in the extra flavors that are added. The Sangria is basically a red wine punch flavored with fruit and brandy that was created in Spain. After it's introduction at the 1964 World's Fair this punch became popular in the US and is often found at parties.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz ginger ale
- 4 oz sugar syrup
- 32 oz club soda
- 3 oz curaçao
- 2 oz brandy (optional)
- 2- 750 ml bottles red wine
- juice of 1 orange
- juice of 1 lemon or lime
- 6 thinly sliced orange and lemon sections for garnish
- 1 thinly sliced fresh or brandied peach for garnish (optional)
Preparation:
- Pre-chill all ingredients (preferably overnight).
- Mix the red wine, curaçao, brandy, fruit juices and sugar syrup well.
- Strain into a chilled punch bowl with a cake of ice.
- Add the club soda.
- Garnish with the orange, lemon and peach slices.
Makes 24 servings.
Spanish Sangria recipe from About.com's Spanish Cuisine Guides, Lisa & Tony Sierra.
