Sangria

Sangria is one of my favorite mixed drinks. Refreshing, easy and inexpensive to make, it looks pretty and is great for parties. It's always a hit with my guest.

There are several variations of Sangria and it can be made with white or red wine but usually always includes fruits like apples, peaches, oranges, grapes and pineapple. The wine I use is inexpensive. No need to waste a really good expensive bottle...a cheap good one will work. If you have a Trader Joe's where you live, I use 2 buck chuck for this recipe and it comes out delicious.

I make 2 Sangria's using red wine, one has fruit and can be poured over ice...so refreshing! And another that I make with mulling spices, served at room temperature and usually only make during the Holidays. Either way you make it, I think you'll enjoy it!


Serves 6-18 (all depends on who is drinkin..lol)

Sangria

3 bottles (750ml ea) of drinkable Cabernet sauvignon (each bottle of wine serves 4 good glasses)
16 oz of Orangina drink (can be purchased at your local supermarket)
1/4 cup of spiced rum, I use Captain Morgan
1 small orange, sliced in thin rounds
2 medium Fuji apples, diced small


In a large pitcher, place your diced apples and sliced orange rounds, then pour your wine, Orangina and spiced rum. Stir and mix well and cover with plastic wrap. It will need to sit for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator or at room temp but great if made the day before. Serve it over ice or serve it at room temp, either way it's good!




Holiday Sangria
(should be made the day before)

3 bottles (750ml ea) of drinkable Cabernet sauvignon
16 oz of sparkling apple cider or 16 oz of Orangina drink
1/4 cup of spiced rum, I use Captain Morgan
2 medium Fuji apples, diced small
1 small orange, sliced in thin rounds
9 cloves, pierced in the peel of 3 of the orange rounds (I do 3 cloves per orange round)
3 cinnamon sticks
9 star anise
1 tsp whole allspice


In a large pitcher, place your diced apples, orange rounds and orange rounds with cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise and all spice, then pour the wine, Orangina or sparkling cider and rum. Stir and mix well then cover with plastic wrap and let sit over night at room temp.

Cheers!

Yum!