Anyone Like Sangria?

BlackDog · 06-27-2009, 06:41 PM

I had sangria in a restaurant recently, and really enjoyed it. I've made my own twice now, and although it's a little different tasting than what the restaurant served, it's very good. It's just a "basic" sangria, but there are lots of variations. It's a very refreshing drink, nice on a warm summer evening. Here is the receipe I've been using.

Ingredients
1 bottle Rioja (other red wines will do nicely too)
2 cups ginger ale
1/4 cup brandy
1/2 cup Triple Sec
4 slices orange
2 cups orange juice

Mix all together, and let sit in a fridge overnight. The next day, pour some over ice cubes and toss in a garnish of fresh fruit. Enjoy!

I happen to have a case of Lindeman's Cabernet/Merlot on hand, so that's what I've been using. Cheap Korbel brandy and DeKuyper's Triple Sec. Anyone have receipes they like?

TheTraveler · 06-27-2009, 07:26 PM

The sangrias I've had used very similar recipes. To me a sangria is a lot like lemonade in that on certain hot, sultry southern summer days no other drink will quench and refresh quite like it. There are a few days each summer that just cry out for a sangria and nothing else will do.

Great, now I want one! Thanks!

Mugen910 · 06-28-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTraveler

The sangrias I've had used very similar recipes. To me a sangria is a lot like lemonade in that on certain hot, sultry southern summer days no other drink will quench and refresh quite like it. There are a few days each summer that just cry out for a sangria and nothing else will do.

Great, now I want one! Thanks!

SeanGAR · 06-28-2009, 09:57 PM

Sangria is a great way of getting rid of a wine you don't like as well as making a hot summer day friendly wine.

I never add anything fizzy to mine, I expect it to be flat, and I never add brandy, just the triple sec.

I go by taste so I don't have a recipe, I will add a bit of sugar depending on how much sugar comes out of the orange or other fruit that I add. I have used strawberries, blueberries, cherries as well as oranges, I find Kiwi, Lemons and Limes can be a bit distracting. I made some crappy wine a couple of years ago that was undrinkable as is, but made wicked sangria. I make it with at minimum 2 bottles of wine .... the more the merrier.

mosesbotbol · 06-28-2009, 06:55 PM

Apple or pear is good to add as they can stay crisp in the Sangria. Thanks for the recipe.

Scottw · 06-28-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Apple or pear is good to add as they can stay crisp in the Sangria. Thanks for the recipe.

I agree with Moses, I have also used Pineapple and Asian Pear in white Sangria. I love it all. Great stuff for the summer BBQ!! Thanks for the recipe

bigloo · 06-28-2009, 10:03 PM

Whats not to love. Never done ginger ale, usually use lemon-lime soda. I either go the apple/pear routine or the orange/lime/grapefruit route.

smokin5 · 06-28-2009, 11:48 PM

I made up a 7 liter batch of white sangria for a party Saturday. My own variation based on about 3-4 different recipes (or 'suggestions', as I call them). A nice change of pace from the red sangria, which can feel a bit heavy when the temperature rises above 90 degrees.

5 liters Almaden box wine (Crisp White or whatever)
1 liter brandy
5 cups water
6 cinnamon sticks & shake or 2 of powdered cinnamon
2-1/2 to 3 cups sugar

Mix the water, cinnamon & sugar in a pan & on medium heat until simmering, let simmer 10-15 minutes. Cool mixture, discard cinnamon sticks.
Add cooled mixture to wine & brandy.

Add 6 sliced peaches, 2-3 sliced apples, 2 sliced oranges, 1 sliced lemon.
Stir/shake & let sit overnight in the light of the moon.

Serve on ice. Have another. Have another. Repeat as necessary.

mosesbotbol · 06-29-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokin5

I made up a 7 liter batch of white sangria for a party Saturday. My own variation based on about 3-4 different recipes (or 'suggestions', as I call them). A nice change of pace from the red sangria, which can feel a bit heavy when the temperature rises above 90 degrees.

5 liters Almaden box wine (Crisp White or whatever)
1 liter brandy
5 cups water
6 cinnamon sticks & shake or 2 of powdered cinnamon
2-1/2 to 3 cups sugar

Mix the water, cinnamon & sugar in a pan & on medium heat until simmering, let simmer 10-15 minutes. Cool mixture, discard cinnamon sticks.
Add cooled mixture to wine & brandy.

Add 6 sliced peaches, 2-3 sliced apples, 2 sliced oranges, 1 sliced lemon.
Stir/shake & let sit overnight in the light of the moon.

Serve on ice. Have another. Have another. Repeat as necessary.

Your recipe is like summer Glugg

hornitosmonster · 07-01-2009, 07:51 PM

Love me some Sangria

BlackDog · 07-01-2009, 08:39 PM

I made some sangria tonight with white wine, and substituted a cup of pineapple juice for of one of the cups of orange juice. Also added some lemon and lime slices. Really good.

BlackDog · 08-22-2009, 05:50 PM

FWIW, on a whim I mixed half a glass of Blue Moon beer with half a glass of sangria. Really, really good.

Off to make another. I can't be held responsible for whatever I type later this evening.

eber · 08-27-2009, 04:05 PM

I made sangria for the first time this summer for a fund raising party hosted at my moms house, we made white and red with standard-ish recipes minus the brandy and they were a hit. I don't know if sams club still has them but we got 3 gallon beverage dispensers (clear) which looked nice as well because you see all the delicious fruit. I will definetly be making it again

06-27-2009, 06:41 PM	#1
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Anyone Like Sangria? I had sangria in a restaurant recently, and really enjoyed it. I've made my own twice now, and although it's a little different tasting than what the restaurant served, it's very good. It's just a "basic" sangria, but there are lots of variations. It's a very refreshing drink, nice on a warm summer evening. Here is the receipe I've been using. Ingredients 1 bottle Rioja (other red wines will do nicely too) 2 cups ginger ale 1/4 cup brandy 1/2 cup Triple Sec 4 slices orange 2 cups orange juice Mix all together, and let sit in a fridge overnight. The next day, pour some over ice cubes and toss in a garnish of fresh fruit. Enjoy! I happen to have a case of Lindeman's Cabernet/Merlot on hand, so that's what I've been using. Cheap Korbel brandy and DeKuyper's Triple Sec. Anyone have receipes they like? __________________ "We live in the good of this."

06-27-2009, 07:26 PM	#2
TheTraveler giggity giggitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jonathan Location: Near a Walmart Posts: 1,813 Trading: (12)	Re: Anyone Like Sangria? The sangrias I've had used very similar recipes. To me a sangria is a lot like lemonade in that on certain hot, sultry southern summer days no other drink will quench and refresh quite like it. There are a few days each summer that just cry out for a sangria and nothing else will do. Great, now I want one! Thanks! __________________ "My life is my own."

06-28-2009, 09:57 PM	#4
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: Anyone Like Sangria? Sangria is a great way of getting rid of a wine you don't like as well as making a hot summer day friendly wine. I never add anything fizzy to mine, I expect it to be flat, and I never add brandy, just the triple sec. I go by taste so I don't have a recipe, I will add a bit of sugar depending on how much sugar comes out of the orange or other fruit that I add. I have used strawberries, blueberries, cherries as well as oranges, I find Kiwi, Lemons and Limes can be a bit distracting. I made some crappy wine a couple of years ago that was undrinkable as is, but made wicked sangria. I make it with at minimum 2 bottles of wine .... the more the merrier. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

06-28-2009, 06:55 PM	#5
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Anyone Like Sangria? Apple or pear is good to add as they can stay crisp in the Sangria. Thanks for the recipe. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

06-28-2009, 10:03 PM	#7
bigloo Crazy like a fox Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lu Location: Rose City Posts: 905 Trading: (27)	Re: Anyone Like Sangria? Whats not to love. Never done ginger ale, usually use lemon-lime soda. I either go the apple/pear routine or the orange/lime/grapefruit route.

06-28-2009, 11:48 PM	#8
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Anyone Like Sangria? I made up a 7 liter batch of white sangria for a party Saturday. My own variation based on about 3-4 different recipes (or 'suggestions', as I call them). A nice change of pace from the red sangria, which can feel a bit heavy when the temperature rises above 90 degrees. 5 liters Almaden box wine (Crisp White or whatever) 1 liter brandy 5 cups water 6 cinnamon sticks & shake or 2 of powdered cinnamon 2-1/2 to 3 cups sugar Mix the water, cinnamon & sugar in a pan & on medium heat until simmering, let simmer 10-15 minutes. Cool mixture, discard cinnamon sticks. Add cooled mixture to wine & brandy. Add 6 sliced peaches, 2-3 sliced apples, 2 sliced oranges, 1 sliced lemon. Stir/shake & let sit overnight in the light of the moon. Serve on ice. Have another. Have another. Repeat as necessary. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

07-01-2009, 07:51 PM	#10
hornitosmonster Cowboys Fan Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Isaac Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 230 Trading: (4)	Re: Anyone Like Sangria? Love me some Sangria

07-01-2009, 08:39 PM	#11
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Anyone Like Sangria? I made some sangria tonight with white wine, and substituted a cup of pineapple juice for of one of the cups of orange juice. Also added some lemon and lime slices. Really good. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

08-22-2009, 05:50 PM	#12
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Anyone Like Sangria? FWIW, on a whim I mixed half a glass of Blue Moon beer with half a glass of sangria. Really, really good. Off to make another. I can't be held responsible for whatever I type later this evening. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

08-27-2009, 04:05 PM	#13
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: Anyone Like Sangria? I made sangria for the first time this summer for a fund raising party hosted at my moms house, we made white and red with standard-ish recipes minus the brandy and they were a hit. I don't know if sams club still has them but we got 3 gallon beverage dispensers (clear) which looked nice as well because you see all the delicious fruit. I will definetly be making it again