sangria

A Refreshing Drink

With roots from Spain, it’s hard to believe that Sangria may have been first tasted here in the U.S. at the World’s Fair in New York City in 1964.

While I didn’t have my first alcoholic beverage until I was 17 years old (and it was a wine cooler popular at the time), this sangria recipe is easy to prepare and omits the brandy commonly found in other recipes.

Either way I think you’ll agree sangria really cools down hot summer days.

foodie tips ~

♥  Best enjoyed fresh.
♥  On the next go of this, I’m trying the brandy. To taste my options. :)

i. ingredients

1 tablespoon | sugar
1 bottle | spanish red wine, chilled
to chill | ice cubes
12 ounces | carbonated water
to garnish | spirals of lemon peel
to garnish | orange slices

ii. what to do

1. Put the sugar in a large pitcher.

2. Add wine, ice cubes and carbonated water.

3. Drop in lemon peels and orange wedges; stir.

4. Pour into serving glasses and enjoy!

Yields: 1½ Quarts