Back on April 24th, we asked Lot18 members on Facebook to share their best sangria recipes for a chance to win a $50 credit. We got some fantastic submissions from the traditional to unique. After rigorous testing in the office, we were able to pick two winners.
Red Wine Winner: Shelly Roy’s Fruity Sangria
1 part red table wine
1 part lemonade
1 part pomegranate soda
1 fresh lemon and lime, sliced
1 fresh orange, sliced
1 lb. fresh sliced strawberries
1 whole fresh pineapple, cubed
In a pitcher, add in all of the diced fruits along with equal amounts of red table wine, lemonade and pomegranate soda. Use equal parts of wine, soda and lemonade.
White Wine Winner: Douglas Burleson’s Spring Sangria
1 bottle cava [we also like it with Pinot Grigio]
2 oz. St. Germain
2 oz. white grape juice
3-4 strawberries, quartered
1/2 peach, sliced
a few sprigs of mint
ice
We combined all ingredients in a pitcher and sipped happily — the elderflower liqueur made it perfect for springtime.
You can enjoy these recipes from Cinco de Vino all the way through the warmer months. Congratulations to the winners, and enjoy!
I made a printed copy of the recipes just in case it sounds good to you.
You’re certainly going to have to exierpment to find your own special recipe.Mine is:1.5 liter cheap wine; red zin or chianti, rose or blush, or white rhine or chablis.2 oranges1 lemon2 limesany other fruit you think might be interestingsugarWash fruit thoroughly. Let dry.In a pitcher that’s large enough to hold all 1.5 liters of wine, plus a lot of ice and all the other ingredients:Cut all fruit in half and squeeze juice into pitcher then throw the entire rind and pulp into pitcher as well. (If it’s not a squeezable fruit, process it however you think best. Berries can be mashed, kiwi can be cut thin, etc. Do not add skins if, like banana or kiwi, they are not normally consumed.)Add the least amount of sugar you think you’ll need (maybe 1/4 cup).Pour in all of the wine. Stir. Check for sweetness, add more sugar if desired.Add ice to fill pitcher.Optional: add 1/2 cup brandy or sherry.