Sangria

As I wrote in my last post about Pa amb Tomaquet, I will be sharing Spanish recipes this week. And what’s more Spanish than Sangria?? I am actually surprised I haven’t shared this recipe yet, as Sangria is one of my most favourite drinks. There are many recipes on the Internet on how to make Sangria, but I like it the traditional way, just like they make it in Spain! I had the best Sangria ever in Seville a few years ago and this recipe is the closest to that you can get. I like to stick to peaches, apples and bananas as far as the fruit is concerned and, when they are in season, I add some cherries too. Make sure the fruit you use can macerate in the wine without getting mushy. Enjoy and… salud!

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Sangria

Sangria - the most classic of Spanish drinks, fruity and refreshing!

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Spanish

Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Servings: 2 lts - 8 cups

Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

• 750 ml – 3 cups young red wine
• 2 peaches chopped or thinly sliced
• 1 apple chopped
• 10 cherries pitted and halved
• 1 banana chopped
• 500 ml – 2 cups fresh orange juice
• 1 lemon juiced
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 tbsp water and 2 tbsp sugar for the simple syrup
• 500 ml – 2 cups soda water

Instructions

1. Make a simple syrup by mixing the sugar in the boiling water. Let it cool down completely.
2. Put the red wine and chopped fruits in a jug.
3. Add the orange and lemon juice and stir well.
4. Add the simple syrup and cinnamon stick. Stir well and let it sit at room temperature for 2 hours. Refrigerate.
   
5. Just before serving, add the soda water and mix well.
6. Serve on ice and enjoy.