Olive Garden Sangria

Submitted by Parrot Head Mama

"Fell in love with this after a friend and I had dinner at O.G., searched for the recipe and found it at Copykat Creations."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 gallon
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 liters red table wine (I used Lambrusco)
• 1 cup grenadine
• 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
• 1 1⁄4 cups sweet vermouth

• sugar water

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water (half sugar, half water)
• strawberry, cut into thirds
• orange, slice thin,then quartered
• crushed ice

directions

1. This makes a gallon.
2. Mix all the ingredients (i used a plastic ice cream bucket), except for ice.
3. Let sit in refrigerator atleast 4-5 hours, if not overnight.
4. Pour sangria into serving glass, fruit and all, then add ice.

Reviews

[Smarahcakes]

This sangria was a fantastic hit at my 4th party. The only thing I changed was the fruit.

 

[Donna H.]

It was Ok but nothing near what Olive Garden's taste like. I would recommend using the berry mix they sell at Olive Garden. I think it's like $8.00.

 

[A. P.]

Before adding the Vermouth this was very close to the taste of Olive Gardens Berry Sangria, although it was a bit too sweet for me. The Vermouth, in my opinion, made this undrinkable. Next time I'll use a lighter, more dry red wine, skip the Vermouth and add 1 to 2 cups smooth undetectable tasting Brandy instead. I skipped the simple syrup because the Lambrusco wine and juice is already very sweet and since I made my own grenadine using 1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice, 1 cup sugar and a squeeze from half of a fresh lime, I didn't think the simple syrup was needed.

 

[angeleye2231]

Can't wait to try your version.. I'm betting it is better than the Olive Gardens.. especially considering the OG's Sangria comes in a box already made.. very disappointing considering the price but then again... NOTHING is fresh there.. bagged sauce, etc.

 

[cassandra p.]

So good!!.Will be making again.