Summer Sizzle – The Perfect Sangria

Hands down, sangria is the one of the best summer drinks. The Spaniards really knew what they were doing when they soaked fruits in wine to create a refreshing, but light beverage. And although you may not be Spanish, speak a word of the language, or have time to take a trip out east sangria is the perfect accessory to a summer barbecue or beach day.

There are many different ways to remix the traditional drink. Depending upon your preference in fruit– color and taste differ. Basic ingredients in all sangrias include: wine (red or white), sweetener, a small amount of added liquor, and fruit. For those who like an extra kick, ginger ale or seltzer works well.

Below is our recipe for an awesome sangria, but don’t take our word for it. Experiment on your own this summer!

Ingredients:

1 orange, sliced

1 pear, sliced

2 mangoes, sliced

2 peaches, sliced

3 1⁄4 cups of dry white wine

1⁄2 teaspoon of ginger powder

1/3 cup of sugar

1/3 cup of peach schnapps

1/3 cup of brandy

1 cup of seltzer water

Directions: Combine all ingredients, except seltzer, into a pitcher. Refrigerate over night. Immediately before serving, add seltzer and pour over ice.