[JerryM]

Entering day five of a good old-fashioned southern California heat wave. Lousy hot, wildfire smoke hanging in the air, and nary a breeze.

As such, today calls for barbecued tri-tip and corn on the cob. Way too hot to cook indoors.

Does anybody have a good sangria recipe to go with the above?

Thanks in advance,
Jerry

[JackD201]

Here's one

One bottle of wine (it doesn't have to be fancy)
1.5 L of Sprite, Seven Up or anything similar
half a quart of pulp free OJ
two cups or so of white sugar (to taste actually)
Spike with Brandy or for a special twist Amaretto (amount depending on how bombed you want your guests to be, women in particular loooooooove the Amaretto variant)
Thin slices of Oranges
About a teaspoon of orange zest
Juice from two or three Limes
Two finely diced apples

Mix em all up and pour into tall glasses with lots of ice.

This should serve a very thirsty party of 10

lastly, this stuff is sneaky potent so don't drink and drive 

[sts9fan]

The great thing about sangria is that you can't really mess it up.  I would start with a cheapo tempranillo then add strawberries, an orange, a lime and a lemon.  Then 1/2-1 cup per bottle of some liqour such as white rum, brandy or whatever.  Then add 1/2-1 cups of oj/bottle finally all you need is 1/2 cup of sugar /bottle.  I like the super fine or making simple syrup .

Kris

[JerryM]

Thanks!!! I would've screwed this one up bad.    I appreciate the assist.

don't drink and drive 

Never ever around here.    The only accelerator I use when imbibing says "Volume" right above it. 

Have fun,
Jerry

[S Clark]

Oh baby do I have a really nice recipe for Sangria.  1.5L red wine (bulk dry) 1.5L orange soda, 2 cups lemonade, 1 cup brandy or peach schnapps, limes, oranges slices, cubed apples... let sit for a couple hours (better overnight).  Make more than you think you'll need - it'll disappear fast.

[some young guy]

Oh baby do I have a really nice recipe for Sangria.  1.5L red wine (bulk dry) 1.5L orange soda, 2 cups lemonade, 1 cup brandy or peach schnapps, limes, oranges slices, cubed apples... let sit for a couple hours (better overnight).  Make more than you think you'll need - it'll disappear fast.

That is easily the most unique recipe for sangria I've ever seen!

I know I'm late, but here's a great one to try as well:

1 orange, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 lemon
1 cup sugar
1 bottle dry white wine
1 bottle dry red wine
Sliced peaches, grapes, strawberries, or other seasonal fruit (optional)
Gin, Grand Marnier, or brandy to taste (optional)

 

Combine the orange, lemon, sugar, and wines in a large glass bowl and stir for several minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours, or overnight. Add the optional fruits and spirits, if you like and serve over ice.

[low.pfile]

I know I'm late, but here's a great one to try as well:

1 orange, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 lemon
1 cup sugar
1 bottle dry white wine
1 bottle dry red wine
Sliced peaches, grapes, strawberries, or other seasonal fruit (optional)
Gin, Grand Marnier, or brandy to taste (optional)



Combine the orange, lemon, sugar, and wines in a large glass bowl and stir for several minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours, or overnight. Add the optional fruits and spirits, if you like and serve over ice.

SYG,
that looks just like the sangria recipe from Cha Cha Cha, a Caribbean restaurant in SF's Haight. I used to live right around the corner from them in the 90's....since the wait was very long to be seated (no reservations there), the tradition is to have a pitcher sangria or two. A fun place to go if you're in SF.

I have it photocopied from a book, in my recipe cache.

[some young guy]

I know I'm late, but here's a great one to try as well:

1 orange, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 lemon
1 cup sugar
1 bottle dry white wine
1 bottle dry red wine
Sliced peaches, grapes, strawberries, or other seasonal fruit (optional)
Gin, Grand Marnier, or brandy to taste (optional)



Combine the orange, lemon, sugar, and wines in a large glass bowl and stir for several minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours, or overnight. Add the optional fruits and spirits, if you like and serve over ice.

SYG,
that looks just like the sangria recipe from Cha Cha Cha, a Caribbean restaurant in SF's Haight. I used to live right around the corner from them in the 90's....since the wait was very long to be seated (no reservations there), the tradition is to have a pitcher sangria or two. A fun place to go if you're in SF.

I have it photocopied from a book, in my recipe cache.

No, it doesn't "look" like the recipe from Cha Cha Cha... it IS the recipe from Cha Cha Cha! I used to live at Cole and Waller. We also drank sangria while waiting for our fried potatoes, calamari, black beans and plantains etc. It's some of the best sangria I've had outside of Spain.

[S Clark]

That is easily the most unique recipe for sangria I've ever seen!

I know I'm late, but here's a great one to try as well:

1 orange, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 lemon
1 cup sugar
1 bottle dry white wine
1 bottle dry red wine
Sliced peaches, grapes, strawberries, or other seasonal fruit (optional)
Gin, Grand Marnier, or brandy to taste (optional)

 

Combine the orange, lemon, sugar, and wines in a large glass bowl and stir for several minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours, or overnight. Add the optional fruits and spirits, if you like and serve over ice.

I got my recipe from a Spanish restaurant in Abilene, TX.  Been to Spain several times and had sangria that is very similar, but none really better.  What I love about this recipe is how easy it is.  However, I am having several couples out for the Labor Day weekend and the theme is--- Espana!!  Just to mix things up, I'll try your recipe out on my friends.

[low.pfile]

I know I'm late, but here's a great one to try as well:

1 orange, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 lemon
1 cup sugar
1 bottle dry white wine
1 bottle dry red wine
Sliced peaches, grapes, strawberries, or other seasonal fruit (optional)
Gin, Grand Marnier, or brandy to taste (optional)



Combine the orange, lemon, sugar, and wines in a large glass bowl and stir for several minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours, or overnight. Add the optional fruits and spirits, if you like and serve over ice.

SYG,
that looks just like the sangria recipe from Cha Cha Cha, a Caribbean restaurant in SF's Haight. I used to live right around the corner from them in the 90's....since the wait was very long to be seated (no reservations there), the tradition is to have a pitcher sangria or two. A fun place to go if you're in SF.

I have it photocopied from a book, in my recipe cache.

No, it doesn't "look" like the recipe from Cha Cha Cha... it IS the recipe from Cha Cha Cha! I used to live at Cole and Waller. We also drank sangria while waiting for our fried potatoes, calamari, black beans and plantains etc. It's some of the best sangria I've had outside of Spain.

Are you kidding me!?!

I used to live at Waller and Cole! 1634 Waller @ shrader. Right next door to Curley--the Mayor of Waller. From 90-96.

Small world eh?

Ed

[low.pfile]

Oh, what red wine is everyone using in their sangria?

I recall rioja or tempranillo and maybe merlot. but it's been a while since I made a batch.
I usally don't need to make large quantities so I don't do the box wine thing.

and I agree with JackD, stay away from vehicles when enjoying this.

[sts9fan]

The great thing I found in Spain is that every place I drank sangria(many many places) had different blends.  Some strong some weak all good.
For white i use pretty much the same recipe just with some peaches or grapes.
Saki sangria is also great with leachee and white peaches.

[JackD201]

Saki sangria is also great with leachee and white peaches.

Ooooooooooooooooooooo That looks promising indeed!  Summer Yakitori cook out and Saki Sangria    Half the year is Summer over here