SUMMER RED SANGRIA
Definitely one of the symbolic cocktails of summer, thirst quenching, refreshing and very fragrant, what am I talking about? But some Sangria!
A must in our house when we want to drink something fresh and not too alcoholic.
Like all famous preparations, there are different versions, the traditional one is based on red wine, but there are also other variations that involve the use of white and sparkling wines and a non-alcoholic version.
Simple to prepare at home, it will immediately transport you into a festive atmosphere.
Below we report the ingredients and procedure for a sangria, which in my opinion is good and balanced, and I provide the recipe with lots of advice and possible variations on the theme.
If you are looking for how to prepare sangria at home quickly and easily, you are in the right place!!!
Ingredients
- Power 253,17 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 25,23 (g) of which sugars 21,76 (g)
- Proteins 0,96 (g)
- Fat 0,11 (g) of which saturated 0,02 (g)of which unsaturated 0,03 (g)
- Fibers 4,42 (g)
- Sodium 27,82 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 350 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Tools
Steps
Wash the fruit, then cut peaches and apple into small pieces and cut oranges and lemon into thin slices. If you use organic fruit you can leave the peel on, otherwise discard.
Combine sugar, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla pod, brandy and red wine. Leave the mixture to macerate in the refrigerator covered with cling film for at least 7/8 hours, even better if overnight.
After resting and just before serving, add soda and mix well. Serve with plenty of ice
NOTE
Resting the sangria is essential so that the wine can absorb all the aromas and flavors of the fruit and spices inside it.
STORAGE
You can store sangria in a closed or bottled jug for a maximum of 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
VARIANTS
1 To reduce the alcohol content of Sangria you can add about 1 glass of apple juice.
2 Fruit can also be replaced or added. For example, slices of orange or lemon can be replaced by slices of grapefruit. Or you can add pieces of watermelon which adds flavor and texture. Even the wine
3 You can replace the red wine with a younger, lighter wine. In fact, there is a version called White Sangria.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where does sangria originate?
Sangria originates from Rioja, in the north-east of Spain, where the production of Spanish wine is concentrated.
What type of wine is used to prepare sangria?
To prepare sangria, the perfect wines are Tempranillo and Garnacha, deep and juicy Spanish red wines, very fragrant.
How many degrees are there in sangria?
Although its fruity and sweet taste can be misleading, sangria is a very alcoholic drink of around 14 degrees.
Varied doses for servings