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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Sangría de la gringa...best sangría ever

When we have people over, or even when we go to a party, we bring the wine. My husband has a knack for picking good ones. 


In the spring or summer, I bring the sangria. Where the original recipe came from, I'm not sure, but I change it up a bit every time I make it and it is the best. 

And since Spring has arrived, (seemingly everywhere but in our yard) sangria season is on its way. Better to be prepared.

Like spaghetti sauce and beef stew, sangria is always better after the flavors have time to cozy up and marry. 

And, don't feel like you have to go out and get an expensive red wine. Use what you have on hand. That's what the restaurants do. I promise you...they're not using their finest reds to throw into a decanter with some fruit. Sangria is all about repurposing. It's the leftovers of the cocktail world. 

Here are the basics. 


From Kelly's Kitchen...Sangría de la gringa

2 bottles of chilled red wine (if you want Spanish wine, try Rioja.)
1 cup of brandy...just plain brandy
1 cup of orange juice
1/4 cup of superfine sugar
1/2 cup of sweet red vermouth
2 cups club soda (added at the last minute)  Optional...I don't always use it.
2 oranges
2 lemons
2 limes
2 apples

That's it. After you mix it up, give it a little privacy in the corner of your fridge and let the magic happen. You can mix it up before work and let it be. It will be fabulous when you get home. 

Salud!

Come back and let me know what you think. 






29 comments:

  1. It's almost Sangria weather here so I have to pin this Kelly! I'll be making a pitcher soon to share with the neighbors!

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    1. Hi Kathe! Thanks so much. You will love this. I have a great white sangria recipe too. Stay tuned. :-) Thanks, again! Cheers!

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  2. I really will have to try some sangria! I guess it will be next season seeing that I am pregnant this year. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Hi Adrianne,
      Congratulations on your pregnancy! Pin the recipe and enjoy it when you can. Or make it for those you love...they'll love it too. Thanks again. :-)

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  3. Looking forward to trying this! I love Sangria, and get it often at our favorite restaurant. Mine is never as good as theirs. i see red vermouth in your recipe, I will have to pick up some and give this a try. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Hi Winnie! You will love it. The red sweet vermouth gives it that something extra. Let me know how you like it. Cheers!

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  4. My husband and I love sangria, we will have to try this, it sounds really good.

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    1. I think you will love it, Dawn. :-) Come back and let me know what you think. Cheers!

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  5. Super. I'm going to make this soon. Thanks SO MUCH. Linda PINNING.

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    1. Thanks, Linda! Please come back and let me know what you think. Cheers!

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  6. You can never go wrong with Sangria! It is my go to for the Spring and Summer.

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    1. I love it too. I make a great white one as well. Stay tuned. :-) Cheers!

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  7. Hi Kelly, I read your Sangria post last night on my mobile so am getting back today. Great recipe. Would you like to guest Post this on Spiced Peach Blog? I think the readers would love it.
    You know my email. I have a very strong suspect that you never received my second email a month ago, unfortunately, even my brand new computer got a virus, and there was something with my email- phishing- sending random stuff to people- and yahoo wrote me that I had to change my password- right around that time, so I'm not sure, but I think you would have written me back. Can't wait for the white sangria recipe too! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. HI Peggy! Yes, I would love to guest post this recipe. Thank you so much!! I do not remember receiving an email. :-( I definitely would have responded. Please advise as to how I can format this for you. :-) Thank you so much for the opportunity!

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  8. We too love Sangria and totally pinning to try your recipe. Thanks so much for sharing at the Pin It Blog Hop today!! :)

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    1. Hi Janine,
      I think you'll love it...let me know. :-) Thanks so much for the opportunity to share it. Salud!

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  9. Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!! :-) Dawn @730Moments.com

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    1. Hi Dawn~
      I think you'll love it...let me know. :-) Thanks so much for the opportunity to share it. Salud!

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  10. This looks like a great Sangria recipe! Summer can't get here fast enough!!

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    1. I agree! I'm a summer girl too. If you try the sangria, please come back and let me know how you liked it. :-) Thanks so much for stopping by! Cheers!

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  11. ooh fab, I love a bit of sangria! yum! #allaboutyou xx

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    1. It is delicious. I hope you enjoy it! :-) Thanks so much!

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  12. Oh, I do love Sangria, yum, and you are right about flavours macerating to get the most out of it. Thanks for linking to #AllAboutYou. Would be lovely if you could please add our badge or link to the posts that you have linked up!

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    1. Thank you for the opportunity to link up! I hope you like the sangria. :-)

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  13. Great recipe! Maybe one day I'll like sangria, haha. I'm sure my mom would love this, though! ;)
    xoxo Chloe | Wanderlust in the Midwest

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    1. Thank you, Chloe. I hope you like it. :-) Thank you so much for stopping by.

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    1. Thank you so much for the opportunity to link up. :-)

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  15. Sangria is always delicious. Great recipe!

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