Sangría
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Sangría is a wine punch (more formally and precisely, a fortified wine) which originated in Spain. It typically consists of
- a red wine,
- chopped or sliced fruit,
- a sweetener such as honey,
- a small amount of added brandy, triple sec, or other spirits.
Because of the variation in recipes, sangría's strength can vary greatly.
The ingredients in sangría vary, particularly in the type of fruit used, the kind of spirits added (if any), and the presence or lack of carbonation. White wine can be used instead of red, in which case the result is called sangría blanca. In some parts of southern Spain, sangría is called zurra and is made with peaches or nectarines. In most recipes, wine is the dominant ingredient and acts as a base.
Preparation consists of cutting the fruit in thin slices or small cubes, then mixing in advance all ingredients except for ice and carbonated sodas. After several hours in a refrigerator to allow time for the fruit flavors to blend with the rest of the ingredient, the ice and any last-minute ingredients are added and the drinks are poured. In Spain, sangría is served throughout the country during summer, and around the year in the southern and eastern parts of the country.
[edit] Serving
In a bar, pub or restaurant, sangría is often served in 1-litre pitchers or other containers large enough to hold a bottle of wine plus the added ingredients. A lid or other strainer for the container helps prevent the fruit and ice cubes from being served. In informal social gatherings, sangría is often served like punch, from a punchbowl.
[edit] External links and references
- Easy sangria recipes Easy to prepare sangria recipes, along with some great spanish recipes
- Sangria Recipe Collection Over 50 sangria recipes of all styles.
- Sangria Recipes A collection of fifteen sangría recipes.
- Sangria Recipes Also has useful information about how to design your own sangria.
- Sangria Recipe Sangria recipe at Alcohol Report.
- Attitudes Towards Sangria Among the Spanish Why you shouldn't order sangria in a bar in Spain.
- Sangria Recipes Collection of 5 good tasting recipes.de:Sangría
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