Our Sips and Apps club decided to explore Sangria for our July meeting. Sangria is summer in a glass, vibrant and refreshing. What I found especially surprising was how customizable the drink can be. Born from Spanish tradition, it’s more than just a drink; it’s a celebration. With its deep red hue (the name comes from sangre, meaning blood), sangria blends wine, fresh fruits, and a splash (or maybe more than a splash) of spirits into a punch that’s as festive as it is flavorful.
Whether you’re sipping a classic red version with oranges and apples or experimenting with white wine, peaches, and basil, sangria invites creativity. It’s the kind of cocktail that pairs perfectly with tapas, laughter, and long evenings on the patio. And the best part? There’s no one “right” way to make it, just your way which was proven by the variations of Sangria we all got to sample. All by the way were wonderful. This is the list:
- Raspberry Sangria made with red wine, raspberry liquor and brandy
- Watermelon Sangria made with fresh pureed watermelon and wine
- Limoncello Sangria made with limoncello, white wine and Sprite
- White wine with fruit
- a traditional Spanish sangria
- a champagne spritzer sangria
Our Gathering would not be complete without our food pairings. There were empanadas, prosciutto and cheese on French bread, chocolate hummus and strawberries, Taco pie. layered dip. Not sure if I have forgotten any but I have pictures. The Sangria was fantastic, the food was delish, and the company was golden.
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