Sangria

Sangria is a traditional Spanish punch made with red wine, fruit, and brandy. Here’s a basic recipe for making sangria at home:

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of red wine (such as Rioja or Cabernet Sauvignon)
• 200ml brandy or cognac
• 100ml orange juice
• 50ml sugar
• 1 sliced orange
• 1 sliced lemon
• 1 sliced lime
• 1 sliced apple
• 1 sliced peach (optional)
• 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
• 100ml club soda or sparkling water (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the red wine, brandy, orange juice, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the sliced fruit and cinnamon stick to the pitcher, and stir to combine.
3. Chill the sangria in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and the fruit to infuse into the wine.
4. Just before serving, add the club soda or sparkling water if using. This will add some effervescence and refreshment to the sangria.
5. Serve the sangria over ice, garnished with additional sliced fruit if desired.

You can also add other ingredients to your sangria, such as sliced strawberries, blackberries, or pears. Experiment with different fruits and flavor combinations to find your perfect sangria recipe. Enjoy!

History:

Sangria is a traditional punch that originated in Spain and is now enjoyed in many parts of the world. It is made with red wine, fruit, and brandy, and is often served at parties and celebrations.

The origins of sangria are somewhat unclear, but it is thought to have originated in the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. The word “sangria” comes from the Spanish word “sangre,” which means “blood,” likely due to the red color of the wine.

Sangria has been enjoyed in Spain for centuries, and it was likely originally made as a way to use up leftover wine and fruit that was beginning to go bad. It was also a way to stretch a small amount of wine to serve more people, as the fruit and other ingredients were added to the wine to make it go further.

In the 1960s, sangria became popular in the United States and other countries, as tourists visiting Spain brought the recipe back home with them. Today, sangria is enjoyed all over the world and is often served at parties and celebrations. There are many variations on the traditional recipe, with different types of wine and fruit being used to create different flavors.