You
don't have to go to a restaurant to find the perfect sangria, when you can make
it in the comfort of your own home.
I've
heard of many different sangria recipes, which include ingredients such as
cinnamon, nutmeg, orange juice, brandy, lemons, limes, apples, ginger ale, soda
water... Everyone has their own 'secret' ingredient, hence the wide
variety of sangria concoction. It's really what you're in the mood for at
the time. Whether it is sweet, citrus, bubbly sangria, it all depends on
your taste.
A
few years ago, I made white sangria for a baby shower that I threw for a
friend. I know what you're thinking... that's so mean to make sangria
when an expecting mom can't drink! But for all of you who have endured
hundreds of showers as I have, it was the best idea ever. The gift
opening process was so much more fun when everyone’s sangria-tipsy. Guests
seemed oblivious to watching her open all those onesies, burpies, genies,
diapies, boppies...
At
one point the supply of sangria was running low, so I had to improvise. I added
any ole white wine, sprite and grapes to replenish the pitcher. It
wasn't too bad! Not as tasty as the original sangria, but I don't think
anyone noticed after their second or third glass. In case you're wondering,
the original white wine sangria recipe was from allrecipes.com.
If
you prefer authentic red wine sangria, I'd recommend the following recipe: http://therecipegirl.blogspot.com/2008/02/red-wine-sangria-recipe.html
Last but not
least, if you want to take the easy way out, I'll share a little secret.
If you're ever in NY/NJ, find the nearest liquor store and pick up a bottle of Don Simon.
Enjoy a taste of Spain in a bottle!
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