The Very Best Sangria

Submitted by Skoger in St. Peter

"There is a popular Spanish restaurant in town where they are known for their sangria. After years of downing this delicious and potent quaff, I had to have the recipe. You may make this with either red or white wine. Do not leave out the cinnamon. Add sugar to your likeness. Personally, I don't like it too sweet. Careful... This packs a punch on those unsuspecting."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 1-4

ingredients

• 1 lemon (use fresh)
• 1 orange (or approx 3 Tbsp orange juice)
• 1 - 1 1⁄2 ounce brandy (not flavored) or 1 -1 1/2 ounce cognac (not flavored)
• 1 - 1 1⁄2 ounce triple sec (or other orange liqueur)
• 1 ounce vodka (optional)
• 1⁄2 of a bottle dry red wine (not expensive) or 1/2 of a bottle white wine (not expensive)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar (or to taste)
• plenty ice

directions

1. In a pitcher.
2. squeeze 1/2 lemon (Slice other 1/2 for presentation).
3. squeeze 1/2 of an orange (Slice the other 1/2 for presentation) Or use about 3 Tbsp of orange juice.
4. add cinnamon and sugar and stir.
5. add booze
6. fill pitcher with ice.
7. add lemon and orange slices
8. stir again
9. Serve and enjoy.

Reviews

[bill mayes]

This was very good. Its also very powerful . The first taste lets you know this sangria got a punch and it does. However it mellows out after that. The cinnamon is a nice touch. I doubled the recipe and most of my guests liked it. Thanks for the recipe and the buzz.

 

[loof751]

This is a very nice sangria! I used the full amount of sugar as I do like mine a bit sweet. The cinnamon was a great touch and went well with the red wine. Thanks for posting this recipe! Made for Fall PAC 2009

 

[East Wind Goddess]

I served this at a large brunch gathering and had to make a second batch...hmmm...usually it's the beer that goes first (!!). I used white wine for a "white" sangria. Good job here, lots of compliments. Thanks!