JUICY FRUITY FUN
Wine, fruit, juice, and sweetness ... oh what a wonderful idea! Spain and Portugal certainly thought so. They have been drinking this punch for quite a long time. Sangria was introduced to the USA in 1964 at The World's Fair in New York. Now, it is one of our most popular wine cocktails ... not to mention, a party drink that can be enjoyed by everyone!
Here we have the typical make-up of the delicious drink:
Both red and white can be used in sangria.
Best whites: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Chenin Blanc
Best reds: Merlot, Zinfandel, Grenache, Rioja, Red Blends
Popular fruits: lemons, limes, oranges, berries, peaches, apples
Great mixers: Sprite/7-up, Ginger Ale, Club Soda
Sweeteners can include: sugar, honey, fruit juices
Occasionally added: Brandy, Triple Sec
ALSO, check out this terrific info-graphic:
On a hot day it's difficult to say no to a refreshing pitcher of this stuff! My family and I recently shared a pitcher (well, two pitchers) at Sarah's Vineyard on a screaming hot day. They have some crazy refreshing Sangria!
AND Food and Wine has some great Sangria's to browse at your leisure!
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