Limonada

Submitted by breezermom

"Limonada is a refreshing wine beverage popular in the Basque region of Spain. From Classical International Recipes. Posted for ZWT. Cooking time is chilling time!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 7 6 oz servings

ingredients

• 3 -4 lemons
• 2 cups dry red wine
• 2 cups dry white wine
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• ice cube

directions

1. Thinly peel seven 6 inch long strips of lemon peel to make spirals. Set aside.
2. Squeeze lemons to measure about 1 cup juice. Stir together lemon juice, red wine, white wine, and sugar.
3. Chill the mixture thoroughly. To serve, pour over ice cubes in glasses, garnish with a lemon sprial.

Reviews

[lazyme]

I really enjoyed this drink. I used a chardonnay and cabernet and really enjoyed the flavor. Thanks for sharing, Breezer.

 

[Baby Kato]

What a terrific drink. Quick and so easy to make, with the flavor of traditional sangria. I enjoyed this sassy drink very much; it had a hint of sweetness, tart, tangy, lemony and full of depth. I used a chardonnay and my favorite red wine (Big House Red), which worked beautifully in this drink. Thank you for sharing a drink that I will make again and again.

 

[sjkotylak]

I love this - a little sangria, a little rock n' roll! Thanks for an easy summer beverage. Made for ZWT 8.

 

[loof751]

Boy I loved this! I made individual servings, proportioned as the recipe specifies, and used Splenda to sweeten. Crisp and fresh tasting and not too sweet - terrific - thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

[NorthwestGal]

I really enjoyed this wonderful wine cocktail. It was a wonderful blend of white and red wine, and sweetened just enough to bring out the citrus touch from the lemon. Thank you for posting, breezermom. Made for ZWT5.