Classic Sangria
...and some not so classic
Life can be so good with a jug of Sangria on the table. With friends on a warm day you can recreate the Costa Del Sol feeling.
The classic Spanish way to make a Sangria is all about subtle flavours – fundamentally its a fruit punch but in reality it is so much more than that.. It’s the perfect balance of dry and sweet.
The classic version is made with red wine, diced fruit, orange juice and occasionally – brandy.
You can also use white wine or rose.
For a twist try our Lemonade Sangria
Classic Sangria
Ingredients
1 bottle of Good Quality Red Wine *
70 ml Triple Sec or Orange Liqueur
70 ml Brandy
15 ml Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
1 Orange
1 Apple
3 Tbs Sugar
1 Lemon
Sparkling Mineral Water (Optional)
Method
Slice the fruit into bite sized chunks
In a jug, mix the fruit (except the lemon) with sugar and let it macerate for about 20 -30 minutes.
Pour in the red wine, add the Brandy and Orange Liqueur.
Chop lemon into slices and add to the jug.
Do not add ice.
Chill for a few hours in the fridge.
Serve over ice and enjoy.
Add sparkling water to top up
Make sure to eat the fruit – it’s divine
White Wine Sangria
Even more refreshing than the classic is a white sangria made with white wine instead of red wine. It makes for a crisp flavour that’s sweet, sour and herby.
Ingredients
1 bottle of Good Quality White Wine
70 ml Triple Sec or Orange Liqueur
70 ml Brandy
15 ml Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
3 Tbs Sugar
2 Peaches or Nectarines
1 Orange
1 Apple
1 Lemon
Large handful of Mint
Sparkling Mineral Water (Optional)
Method
Slice the fruit into bite sized chunks
Lightly crush the mint but not enough to bruise it**
In a jug, mix the fruit (except the lemon) with sugar and the mint and let it macerate for about 20 -30 minutes.
Pour in the white wine, add the Brandy and Orange Liqueur.
Chop lemon into slices and add to the jug.
Do not add ice.
Chill for a few hours in the fridge.
Serve over ice and enjoy.
Add sparkling water to top up
Make sure to eat the fruit – it’s divine
**Lightly holding the mint and clapping your hands together is enough to bring out the flavour but not the bitterness.
Lemonade Sangria
Ingredients
1 bottle of Good Quality White Wine
150 ml Lemonade
120 ml White Rum
15 ml Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
1 Orange
1 Apple
1 Lemon
6 ounces Fresh Raspberries
Method
Slice the fruit into bite sized chunks
Lightly crush the mint but not enough to bruise it**
In a jug, mix the fruit (except the lemon and raspberries) with sugar and let it macerate for about 20 -30 minutes.
Pour in the white wine, add the Rum.
Add the Raspberries
Do not add ice.
Chill for a few hours in the fridge.
Serve over ice and enjoy with a slice of Lemon.
Add sparkling lemonade to top up
Make sure to eat the fruit – it’s divine
