Poolside Sangria

Stephiesrocks's Note:

Early in the summer, a friend brought a pitcher of sangria to a bbq. AFter a glass and a half, we were all so drunk we could barely stand! I asked her how she made it and was a little surprised at ALL the alcohol! This is my revised version- intended to be drank and NOT be smashed at the end of it!! GREAT on a hot day of bbqing or lounging by the pool. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 8.0 1/2 c

• 2 (750 ml) bottles red wine- use the cheap stuff- i like charles shaw shiraz wine
• 1 mangoes, juiced or 1 (12 ounce) can mango puree , can find in the ethnic food isle
• 6 -12 berries , frozen ie, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry. I like buying several containers when they are super ch
• 1 orange , washed, quatered
• 1 lime , washed quartered
• 1 apple , washed, sliced
• 1 liter orange , soda. if you can't find the liter size a 20 oz bottle will do

Directions:

1. into a large pitcher add:.
2. either cut and juice the mango OR open the can of mango puree and pour.
3. both bottles of wine. if you have a glass or so of white that needs to be used, you can add that also.
4. hand squeeze lime and orange. put in skins, pulp, everything. make sure you washed them well!
5. drop in frozen berries and apple.
6. let chill 2-6 hours in the fridge.
7. JUST before you serve the sangria, mix in orange soda. If you pour in the sida too early, it will go flat.

Reviews

[alligirl]

I have to say that I had my doubts about this recipe, but 'the proof is in the pudding!' The sangria was relatively easy to throw together and the taste was great. I shared this with some friends, and one commented that she really liked it, as she couldn't taste the wine. :-) It wasn't strong and it was crisp and refreshing. I enjoyed it (no orange soda 'flavor', that I was afraid of) and am really was glad I took it to share with others! Thanks for sharing, Stephiesrocks!