Sangria
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:52 pm
Ah yes, the lovely contraption that is Sangria.
Maybe not technically a cocktail, but more of a wine punch, its still yet another glorious form of alcohol delivery.
Recipes vary widely and to different effect. Heres a favorite over at the homested
Makes: 1 pitcher
2 Bottles cheaper red wine. California Merlot are a good choice
2 Oranges, cut in half then sliced thin
2 Lemons, cut in half then sliced thin
2 Limes, cut in half then sliced thin
3 Cups Rum
1 cup white sugar
2 cups orange juice
Before slicing the citrus, poke holes in the rind with a fork many times to allow oils to release
Add into pitcher:
Oranges, orange juice, lemons, limes, rum and sugar and mash lightly with a wooden spoon.
Refrigerate for 2 hours for flavors to develop
Add wine and chill, or add ice cubes if desired. Serve cold.
Variations I've used individually with success:
Add a jar of marichino cherries, complete with juice
Add 2-3 shots each of chocolate and coffee flavored liquers (GOOD!)
Substitute half of rum with gray goose vodka
If flavor is too heavy, cut with 1/2 bottle cheap Australian brut champagne
or, serve with a few rum soaked cherries.
Maybe not technically a cocktail, but more of a wine punch, its still yet another glorious form of alcohol delivery.
Recipes vary widely and to different effect. Heres a favorite over at the homested
Makes: 1 pitcher
2 Bottles cheaper red wine. California Merlot are a good choice
2 Oranges, cut in half then sliced thin
2 Lemons, cut in half then sliced thin
2 Limes, cut in half then sliced thin
3 Cups Rum
1 cup white sugar
2 cups orange juice
Before slicing the citrus, poke holes in the rind with a fork many times to allow oils to release
Add into pitcher:
Oranges, orange juice, lemons, limes, rum and sugar and mash lightly with a wooden spoon.
Refrigerate for 2 hours for flavors to develop
Add wine and chill, or add ice cubes if desired. Serve cold.
Variations I've used individually with success:
Add a jar of marichino cherries, complete with juice
Add 2-3 shots each of chocolate and coffee flavored liquers (GOOD!)
Substitute half of rum with gray goose vodka
If flavor is too heavy, cut with 1/2 bottle cheap Australian brut champagne
or, serve with a few rum soaked cherries.