The holidays and the sun are back! It's now or never to organize aperitifs
parties with family or friends. And what better than a sangria to take advantage of these good
moments? Easy to prepare, ideal for large tables, it is the ally of our evenings
hot. But where does sangria come from? What does it contain? Quai Sud answers you and delivers to you
her best sangria recipe.
Spanish sangria? Not so sure…
When we say sangria, do you think paella, flamenco and Spain? Well nothing is
less sure! The origin of sangria is uncertain. According to one theory, it was invented
in the Antilles in the XNUMXth century by English sailors… yes, you read that right, English!
Seeking to circumvent the ban on the consumption of alcohol, they allegedly added
fruits, spices and honey to their drink to give it the appearance of a fruit juice.
For those who would be revolted by a potential British origin of the sangria,
don't worry, there is a more Hispanic version! Spanish and Portuguese peasants
would have created it with the products grown on their land: citrus fruits, peaches,
apples and wine. The drink would have taken the name of sangria in reference to its red color
sangre (sangre in Spanish), but also sang-gris, a West Indian drink that resembles
a lot with sangria… but there, we find once again our English friends, so we
forget !
How to prepare a good sangria?
No need to look for the recipe for real Spanish sangria, it does not exist! Each
Spaniard has its own version of this summer appetizer. You will also find
many variations: white sangria mango-passion or with red fruits, blue sangria
in Curaçao… The choice is yours!
However, there are a few essential steps to prepare it properly. For example, the
sangria is always prepared the day before, even 2 or 3 days before the fiesta; it's time
necessary for the fruits and spices to impregnate the alcohol with their aromas. She integrates
always the same type of ingredients, but their form varies:
- Wine: most often it is red wine, a good, unpretentious table wine of the
Rioja, but you also find sangrias made with white wine or rosé. - Fruit: apples, peaches, exotic fruits… everything is possible! Citrus fruits are
almost unavoidable. Be careful, some fruits oxidize quickly (strawberries, bananas), which
which is neither very good nor very beautiful. Also limit citrus peels that have
tends to bring a lot of bitterness to the mix. - Spices: usually cinnamon and vanilla, sometimes embellished with
nutmeg and cloves. - A little liquor: Madeira, rhum, brandies, etc. Most often, Cointreau is added
to enhance the orange flavor. - Sugar: the quantity varies according to the tastes and the degree of acidity of the mixture.
- Sparkling water or lemonade: add at the last moment to refresh the
All.*
The sangria recipe by Quai Sud
Let's get to our recipe! English, West Indian or Spanish, we preferred the name Latina which will make everyone (almost) agree. We were generous, with a recipe for 10 people… easy to multiply according to the number of guests;). You need :
- 2,5 L of red wine
- 4 oranges
- 3 lemons
- 3 peaches
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 gousse de vanille
- 25 cl of Cointreau
- 150 g sugar
- ½ liter lemonade
- The day before your fiesta, wash and dry the fruit. Peel half of the citrus fruits
limit the bitterness then cut them into slices. Cut the peaches and apples into
neighborhoods. - Pour the red wine and the Cointreau into a cocktail fountain. Add the stick of
cinnamon and split and scraped vanilla pod. Sprinkle with sugar and mix. - Add the fruit pieces. Mix gently and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Add the chilled lemonade just before serving. It's ready !
- Serve with lots of ice cubes.
Want a sangria ready in two minutes? Test now our blends for
sangriTo ! Add the wine, refrigerate overnight and let's go for the fiesta! Attention,
alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.
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How do we prepare it? Quai Sud sets the fiesta atmosphere with its sangria recipe!
