Why in December? Why not in July or August, when we crave cold, refreshing drinks like this?
So I have to wonder, when is National Hot Toddy Day* or National Milk Punch Day? In June?
Here is the sangria recipe I make. In the summer, mind you.
2 large juice oranges, washed, one sliced into ¼ inch rounds and one for juice
1 large lemon, washed and sliced into ¼ inch rounds
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup Triple Sec or Cointreau
1 bottle inexpensive, fruity, medium bodied red wine
Put sliced orange, lemon and the sugar into a large pitcher.
Smash gently to release the fruit's juices and to completely dissolve the sugar, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the orange juice, Triple Sec or Cointreau and the wine.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Just before serving, add 6-10 ice cubes and stir briefly.
Serves 4
* OK I looked...National Hot Toddy Day is January 11. There is no National Milk Punch Day. Pin It
2 comments:
The two foodie things I love from Spain are their cafe con leche ( the best coffee I have ever had in my life was in Spain) and the refreshing and delicious Sangria.
Love Sangria!!! It should be a winter drink. All of that citrus has to be good for fighting colds and flues---that booze has to kill germs and bacteria. I think we need to start a holiday Sangria tradition. I am printing your recipe :-)
You are absolutely right!
Out with the punch and egg nog...in with sangria!
I never did like egg nog anyway.
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