for those of you who know me, you know that i'm a pretty big fan of day drinking. and although my definition of day drinking may have matured since my early 20's, my love for it is still going strong. whether it's a super chilled glass of wine, a cold beer, or a tall glass filled to the brim with ice & a delicious concoction of the stiffest kind, drinks just make sunny days all the more perfect.
to celebrate the start of sunny days, i thought i'd share with you my sangria recipe. it takes 24 hours to make, so whip up a batch tonight and then call your friends and tell them to come over tomorrow... the weatherman said it's going sunny and hot!
sangria
2 bottles of red wine... spanish preferred, but any kind will work.
1 cup tequila OR brandy... whichever you prefer
1/2 cup simple syrup*
1/2 cup triple sec
1 cup pom juice
1 cup orange juice... no pulp!
green apples
oranges
directions...
make simple syrup, cool. mix all other ingredients in a BIG bowl. make some space in your 'fridge, cover the bowl, and refrigerate over night.
as for the fruit...
i prefer the fruit in my sangria to be on the crunchier side, so i slice my apples and oranges a couple of hours before serving. if you prefer your fruit to pack a heavier punch, slice and let marinate over night with the sangria.
serve sangria in a punch bowl or pitcher.
ladel/pour over ice.
enjoy... many, many glasses.
cheers!
* simple syrup is 50/50 mixture of water & sugar, heated until sugar dissoves, then cooled.
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