Making own blend of Sangria

[wondersofwine]

I've made my own blend of Sangria before using pinot noir (it was good!) What Spanish reds would be inexpensive and good for such a blend?

[Thomas]

Hoya de Cadenas(Tempranillo)--from Valencia.

[wondersofwine]

Thank you. I'll look for that.

[hotwine]

Just about any ol' $8 Rioja works just fine IMHO. Whatever you use will get lost in the shuffle.

[ddf68]

Who's got a sangria recipe for me?

ddf

[wondersofwine]

I use the red wine with a little fresh squeezed orange juice and slices of orange and lemon. Mix until it tastes right to you. Some recipes call for soda water--I leave that out. Make a pitcher and serve it well chilled on a hot patio or deck.

[wondersofwine]

Further info and recipes under http://wine.about.com/library/types/
bl_sangria.htm Some recipes use soda water or ginger ale--some add brandy. I forgot to mention that I also sometimes add chunks of fresh peaches or nectarines--they taste good after they soak up the wine.

[cpurvis]

ddf, travels in Spain reveal the official Spanish recipe: "gasiosa" (clear soda) plus whatever's-in-the-cabinet. Occasionally have to watch out for gin or other heavy items hidden in the glove [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/wink.gif[/img] Of course, red sangria is typical, but white is OK too.

Preferring to avoid sugar water Sprite or 7Up, I often use Martinelli's sparkling apple-cranberry juice plus brandy or leftover port.

A typical recipe for us would be:
1 bottle full-bodied red (pref. Spanish)
equal amount sparkling juice (or 7Up)
1 cup +/- of brandy or port
1 apple, 1 orange, 1 lemon, 1 lime chopped & thrown into the mix.

Always variations, always enjoyable.

cp

[hotwine]

Beware of those who add tequila to that witch's brew.... the downfall of many a poor country boy!

[ddf68]

Thanks, all.

ddf