Ms Zimmy Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I generally love wine alone, but have been thinking about sangrias. Some are sweet, some sour. Some strong tasting, some light.What makes the difference? Does it matter if I buy good wine, or cheaper wine?What kind of juice? Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Cheap wine is totally fine - save your money for the following:MangoRaspberriesBlueberriesBlood Oranges or regularGrapefruitA few limes and or a Sour orange (it's a speecific type of orange that's...orangey and sour)What I usually do is leave all of the fruit soaking in wine for an hour or so. You can use what's affordable. Beaujolais always works well and so does a Tempranillo (Spain or Portugal). Then top up as you like with:A can of five aliveClub Soda (Refrigerate it first so it stays fizzy)Maybe ginger ale or sprite though that might make it too sweetOrangina....though it's pricey and might also be too sweet for your tastes.Than bang some ice in there, take your top off and start consuming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Some recipes I've seen also have a spirit, like brandy or Triple Sec, in them.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 We made Sangria for our wedding last year and it was gone within 30 minutes! Red wine (cheap is fine, we used homemade)Cointreauorange slicesberriesSpriteClub Soda Because we made about 8 buckets of the stuff I can't help you with proportions for smaller batches, it's really by taste. I remember doing equal parts club soda to Sprite though.It was MMmmmmmmmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 i rinsed out my gas syphon for one of those sangria bowls there Sharon, fed the business end directly down my esophagusit's been long enough, i think i can come clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 i use rose wine in mine, and club soda and it's very light and tasty. i'll dig up the recipe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Yes it was great!We enjoyed the trial batch here on the long weekend last year.Does anyone remember?I know i do!It was delicious and on a hot day at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJFH Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Ms. Hux's was freaking awesome...and potent. We did the test batch had Myrna's and were smashed in no time. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 We made Sangria for our wedding last year and it was gone within 30 minutes! Red wine (cheap is fine, we used homemade)Cointreauorange slicesberriesSpriteClub Soda Because we made about 8 buckets of the stuff I can't help you with proportions for smaller batches, it's really by taste. I remember doing equal parts club soda to Sprite though.It was MMmmmmmmmyThis also stewed for 1 week in the buckets. Then we strained the batch and topped it off for serving with fresh fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 that sounds yummy, wish i remembered it it also looks quite simple to make once you've figured out the proportions. i'll try that next time. this is the recipe i make sometimes: 1.simmer for 10 min: * 1 cup water * 1/2 cup sugar * 3 cloves * 1 cinnamon stick * 3 lemon slices 2. Add 4 cranberry tea bags and simmer 5 more minutes (any fruity tea would be ok i'd think) 3. strain 4. Add and then chill: * 1 bottle white zinfandel * 2- 4 Tbsp brandy * 1/2 pint strawberries * 1 orange in chunks 5. When ready to serve add 1 cup club soda and serve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Fackin' eh Phorbesie that sounds aweseome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 we'll try and get the wedding recipe from our source again. it was from the lady at the wine exchange that swears like a sailor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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