TGI Fridays.... sangria

[half yank]

I had a fruity sangria at TGI Fridays that was made with 'yellow tail shiraz. It had lemons, limes, and oranges on top, and has tropical juices in it. Does anyone have a recipe for this?

[Krislady]

Sangria is basically a Spanish "wine punch."

Cook's Illustrated says this:

The longer sangria sits before drinking, the more smooth and mellow it will taste. A full day is best, but if that’s impossible, give it an absolute minimum of two hours to sit. Use large, heavy, juicy oranges and lemons for the best flavor.

I've never had TGIF's sangria, but I would start with your bottle of shiraz, add maybe a quarter cup each of triple sec and sugar, a bit of OJ, and your fruit (an orange, a lemon, and a lime, maybe?), washed and sliced thin.

Many sangria recipes also add club soda, ginger ale or 7-up, but I'm a purist, myself and don't.

BTW, if you ever get into the Newark NJ area, there's a Portugese restaurant downtown called Forno's that has to-die-for house sangria by the pitcher - both red and white.

[Mary the Disturbed Stick]

Yellowtail is a brand of Australian shiraz. Any red wine sangria recipe will probably be fairly close.

[NcMysteryShopper]

I don't have TGIF's recipe but the drink is called:
"Ultimate Yellow Tail Sangria"

I think the trick to recreating their sangria is to find out what tropical juices they are adding to it. It is probably a mix.... but next time you are there ask the bartender.... And if you find the answer please let me know

[Chicagoland Chef du Jour]

I thought this recipe looked good "Majorca Sangria (The Real Deal)"
so I added it to my :list" of things to try one day.

I love a good sangria. I happen to make a good one and it is sweetened w/ "Simple Sugar Syrup" so add as much or as little as you like.

I will publish my recipe and pass it on to you. It calls for Captain Morgan Spiced rum. YUM!

[blgpts]

mystery shopper, I am going to "fridays" in Feb...I will try to get the recipe at the one I go to, and if I do, I'll try to let you know.

[NcMysteryShopper]

blgpts wrote:
mystery shopper, I am going back to "fridays" in Feb... if I get any info I'll let ya know.

Oh wonderful!

And... If it is not too much trouble could you zmail it to me? I will not be on Zaar Feb 12 - 28th.... and I would hate to miss it.

[blgpts]

If I get the info, I'll be sure you get it also.

[NcMysteryShopper]

blgpts wrote:
If I get the info, I'll be sure you get it also.

[Chicagoland Chef du Jour]

Chicagoland Chef du Jour wrote:
I thought this recipe looked good "Majorca Sangria (The Real Deal)"
so I added it to my :list" of things to try one day.

I love a good sangria. I happen to make a good one and it is sweetened w/ "Simple Sugar Syrup" so add as much or as little as you like.

I will publish my recipe and pass it on to you. It calls for Captain Morgan Spiced rum. YUM!

Finally... here it is...."My Girlfriend Jackie's Sangria", enjoy!

[blgpts]

maybe Chef #440158 will come up with the recipe and post it for us, but it sounds interesting, so I definately do plan on asking about it when I go to fridays.

[half yank]

sounds like I'm not the only one interested in this recipe... hopefully, someone will come up with it.

[Chef #734963]

I just spent a summer in Barcelona and have been searching for the real thing ever since.

I just found it at Fridays. (Friday's is a little fruitier, though)

I asked and the bartender said, "If I tell you, I will have to kill you," just jokeingly.

He said that they had that Yellowtail red wine, pineapple juice, hurricane mix, grenadine, and a high-quality type of triple sec that started with a G. As for the quantities for the ingredients, I have no clue...but I will take any excuse to experiment with sangria!

YUM! Have fun!

[half yank]

Thanks, Chef #734963! that is wonderful! I'm going to experiment and see what I come up with, now that I can work with the right ingredients. Thank you so very much!

[NcMysteryShopper]

Quote:
He said that they had that Yellowtail red wine, pineapple juice, hurricane mix, grenadine, and a high-quality type of triple sec that started with a G. As for the quantities for the ingredients, I have no clue...but I will take any excuse to experiment with sangria!

Hurricane mix would be their "secret" ingredient! Wonderful!
Now... we play!

This is what I use to make one hurricane :

1 ounce orange juice
1 ounce fresh lime juice (NOT Rose's or RealLime)
1/4 cup passion fruit juice
1 teaspoon grenadine
1 teaspoon sugar


Your "G" is more then likely: Grand Marnier