Authentic Sangria Recipe Spain, Europe
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Introduction & history
According to European legislation, sangría, which should have anywhere from 4.5 to 12% alcohol per volume, is made with red wine, citrus fruits, the juice of such fruits, a sweetener, usually sugar, and carbonated water. However, depending on the additional ingredients, sangrías differ not only from region to region but from household to household. If white wine is used instead of the traditional red, we are talking of sangría blanca, while in Catalonia they use a type of sparkling wine called Cava. There is also a special kind of sangría from Asturias which is made with their local cider. Spices such as cinnamon and ginger may be included, but also various fruits like peaches, apples, strawberries, pineapple, mango, and even bananas. Carbonated water may be replaced with either orange, lemon, or lemon-lime soft drink, while honey or sugar syrup can be used instead of sugar. Brandy and other spirits and flavored liqueurs can also be added. The preparation ... Read more
Tips
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wine
The traditional wine of choice is usually made from Tempranillo or Garnacha grapes, but any other medium-bodied, dry wine will do. Choose white wines that are dry, unoaked, and zesty such as Torrontés, Chenin Blanc, Riesling or Pinot Gris. You can also use Cava, Prosecco, or rosé wine. However, although you should not use the cheapest wine out there, as a rule of thumb, any wine over $10 is too fancy ... Read more -
fruits&spices&other additional ingredients
Although traditionally made only with citrus fruits, sangría recipes often include a variety of additional fruits such as apples, pears, cherries, mangos, pineapples, peaches, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and even bananas. Basically, anything goes, but the main rule is that the fruits should be firm-fleshed. Sugar syrup and honey can be used instead of sugar, but brown sugar is ... Read more -
serving
Sangría is traditionally served in jugs or pitchers. However, the narrow opening prevents the ice and the fruits from pouring out together with the liquid, which is why it’s better to divide the ice between individual glasses and then use a long spoon to scoop out the fruit which can that way be portioned evenly into each glass. Alternatively, you can serve the sangría in a large punchbowl together ... Read more
Recipe variations
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Sangría with Cognac, Cinnamon, Peaches, Apples, and Pears
Ready in 15minAdapted from recetasangría.com, this recipe gives instructions on how to make a traditional sangría. Spiked with Cognac, it also includes a number of additional fruits — peaches, apple, and pear — and is flavored with cinnamon. You can use soda water, or opt for an orange- or lemon-flavored soft drink. Peeling the fruits, although instructed in the recipe, is optional.
Sangría con Cava
PREP 15min
READY IN 15min
Adapted from recetasangría.com, this recipe gives instructions on how to prepare sangría con Cava, a drink native to Catalonia. Because Cava is a sparkling wine, prepare the sangría shortly before serving, so the bubbles don't evaporate.
Ingredients
Sangría con Cava
1 bottle (750 ml) of Cava
2 oranges
1 peach
1/2 lemon
3 or 4 strawberries
2 tbsp (25g) sugar
ice cubes
Preparation
Sangría con Cava
Peel the peach and cut it into dices.
Wash the oranges and the lemon and cut them into smaller pieces.
Dice the strawberries.
Place all the ingredients into a large pitcher.
Fill the glasses with ice cubes, and pour in the sangría.
Other Variations
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Sangría with Cognac, Cinnamon, Peaches, Apples, and Pears
Ready in 15minAdapted from recetasangría.com, this recipe gives instructions on how to make a traditional sangría. Spiked with Cognac, it also includes a number of additional fruits — peaches, apple, and pear — and is flavored with cinnamon. You can use soda water, or opt for an orange- or lemon-flavored soft drink. Peeling the fruits, although instructed in the recipe, is optional.
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