Fruity, sweet, and refreshing - Sangria is the perfect cocktail for any casual get-together. It goes great with typical cookout fare such as ribs and burgers and of course, Mexican food!
The first time I had sangria it was homemade by the mother of a
friend of a friend. I was spoiled for life: I never could find any that
was quite as tasty as that first time no many how many recipes I tried
or how many Mexican restaurants I ordered it in (it was usually
disappointing sugary bottled stuff). I guess sangria is like meatloaf -
there are a thousand and one recipes and everyone has their favorite,
but theirs might taste NOTHING like yours.
Then, just
yesterday I stumbled upon this super-easy way to make my version of the
perfect sangria. And it is amazingly easy. My husband came home with
some SanPelligrino blood orange soda. I don't usually drink soda, but I
tasted it, and it was delightful. I was drinking a glass of red wine at
the time, and thought it would make a good combination. As it turned
out, mixing them half and half made an amazing sangria! I added some
frozen berries to chill it a bit more (and for fun). That's it! Yummy!
1 cup blood orange soda (make sure it is sweetened with sugar - not high fructose corn syrup)
1 cup red wine
1/2 cup frozen fruit
lemon, lime, or orange slices for garnish (optional)
Stir soda and wine together; pour into glasses and add fruit.
Makes 2 servings.
I have seen blood orange soda in liter bottles that you could use if you are making a quantity of it for several people.
Cheers!
