Sea Sun Sex and Sangria!
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The best part about having Spanish food is indulging in their social tipple - Sangria. Sangria is a local wine punch native to Spain and Portugal and I absolutely love it because I usually end up drinking copious amounts before the alcohol hits and I turn into a cooked lobster. Its usually made with cheap wine and fruit juices and here is my recipe which I found off the net and modified based on what I have on hand.
You need:
- A cheap red wine - I usually use an Australian Merlot or Pinot Noir as its sweeter
- 1-2 large juicy oranges (Use Navels they are sweeter and more juicy)
- 1 apple - diced
- Orange juice
- 1 can of pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp of fine sugar (optional)
- Some Brandy (optional)
Serves about 5 medium glasses.
How to:
- Halve the oranges and squeeze out the juice into a jug. I usually dig out the pulp as well. Cut up some of the rind and throw it into the jug.
- Add the diced apples.
- Pour the red wine into the jug.
- Add half a can of pineapple juice and a cup of orange juice
- Stir in the sugar if you like it sweet. Else just stir the mix.
- Cover and chill it in the fridge overnight or for at least 3 hours so it mellows.
- Pour into glasses and serve.
If you like it stronger, you can add a touch of brandy just before serving. I don’t as its strong enough for me. I’ve had successes thus far with this recipe and I use any cheap wine that costs between RM28-30. Merlots are sweeter and I try not to use Cabernet Sauvingons as they are dry so the taste is sappier.
You can also serve with ice but I don’t as I find it waters the drink down as the ice melts.
technorati tags: Drinks, Sangria, Spanish, Alcohol
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I have a friend who absolutely loves sangria, and every time we go out, a jug is a must! I think when I visit her next, we’ll just make it in her kitchen. save $, and can get drunk at home — oops, was that too much wine in that sangria? *wink*
PB says: hehe… Its always ok to get drunk at home. Safe and you get to go to sleep right away
It’s a favorite among my girlfriends when we go out! I shall bookmark this recipe for the next bachelorette party night. Hehehe.
PB says: Your friends will love you for this! Haha… Especially when you get to sprawl on the couch at home without having to think about driving home
Thank you! I will enjoy getting sloshed with this one the next time the girls are over!
PB says: Thank you and I hope you enjoy it
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I am *hic*ed just looking at it.. So nice, but can add local flavor? Not suggesting durians, but how about some watermelon cubes, or chiku slices? And rename it Pinkgrrl..
PB says: LOL! I’m not a fan of watermelon but yeah should try to localise it a tad