Brandied Berried Sangria

Sangria Ingredients

In a pinch, Sangria is a pleasant, unexpected surprise, giving cheer to any meal. Sangria reminds me of champagne, a drink with a reputation for celebration. The myth being you need a reason to celebrate; I think we just need to celebrate more often without a given reason. Besides, this is so easy to pour together. Years ago I picked up a recipe from Martha Stewart, then simplified it to my liking.

Consider assembling a Sangria Kit as a gift; it is fabulous for friends and neighbors during the holidays (especially if they have previously enjoyed it with you!). Place Ingredients artistically in basket, bag or tin. Provide recipe and holiday greetings. I usually include:

1 bottle of Beaujolais (or my dad’s blackberry wine)
1 bottle sparkling blackberry, black cherry or raspberry soda
2 oranges
1 tiny bottle brandy (2 oz)
Small bag of berries: blackberry, currant, cranberry, raspberry
Optional: 2-3 plums, bunch black grapes.

To assemble: pour wine, soda, juice of one orange, 1 orange sliced into thin rounds, brandy and berries in large glass flask or decanter. Optional: add 1-2 T sugar to taste, stir to blend. Can be made 1-2 hours in advance; serve at room temperature.

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Comments

Donna VanderGriend September 16, 2006 0:33 am

Love your inclusion of family in your website. I thought maybe there would be a smeared baby face in the photo mix, but the backwards one made me smile anyway. GOOD RECIPES. I am printing them out to show Dad…he will be proud of the reference to his wine…
Happy eleventh, Anthony. Time is elusive—we might as well eat, drink, and be merry!!!
Love you,
MOM

Sarah December 14, 2006 13:02 pm

Hi–I found your blog through the mixology monday roundup. I too am a believer in celebrating just for the hell of it. Love your drink–so refreshing and full of berry goodness!

janelle December 14, 2006 18:01 pm

Sarah:

Thanks! I love finding new blogs: including yours! Come on over and celebrate anytime!

The Genial Hearth » Mixed Drinks February 6, 2007 8:18 am

[...] I’ve just come across Mixology Monday, this time around it was Drinks for A Festive Occasion. Some of the drinks look quite appealling. I’m keen to try the Chilled Mulled Riesling (she also has an Fläderblom Martini—using Elderberry Flower cordial, and a Lingon Daiquiri which looks good too), the Iced Mulled Wine and the Brandied Berry Sangria. I’m not sure if I’d be game to try the flaming Christmas Rum Punch! [...]

Rebecca (Foodie With Family) May 31, 2008 19:05 pm

That is marvelous! I’ve never seen a sangria recipe quite like this one. I’m awfully tempted to throw some of this together with tomorrow’s dinner.

Jill@SimpleDailyRecipes.com February 27, 2009 14:11 pm

Mmm, I’m thirsty to make this recipe.
*mouth watering*

I was just talking with my girlfriend the other day on how to make sangria. Now I know!

Thank you!

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