How to Make Sangria

Sangria is a Spanish Punch-like drink, with a beautiful combination of wine and citrus.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 Fresh Oranges
• 1 Fresh Lemon
• 1 Cup of Sugar
• Ice
• 1 Bottle of Merlot
• 3 Shots of Triple Sec
• Pitcher

1. 

   Wash off the Oranges and Lemon.

2. 

   Slice them so that the stem is on either the left or the right side of the knife.

3. 

   Put them into the pitcher.

4. 

   Add one cup of sugar to the pitcher.

5. Lightly mash the sugar into the lemons and oranges with a wooden spoon. Don't mash it too much, just enough to get the citrus fruit to start making it's own juice.

6. 

   Add about 4 shots of Triple Sec.

7. 

   Add one bottle of Merlot.

8. 

   Juice the other orange and pour the juice into the pitcher. Cut it in half and juice each half.

9. 

   Mix it all together, and put it in the fridge! Once it's cold enough for you, add ice to keep it cool and serve! It's so delicious!

Tips & Warnings

• If the Sangria tastes too strong of alcohol, cut down on the triple sec. You should be expecting that anyway, but if it's too strong for you, try putting only 2 shots of triple sec in the pitcher.
• Don't drink it all at once! I know it's awesomely great tasting, but take it easy there!

[marygonsior]

on 8/17/2008 This sounds really good - I'm gonna try this!

Thanks for sharing!

[leannec71]

on 5/30/2008 Sounds very yummy. Great pictures I didn't know what triple sec was seeing the picture helps to find it when I buy it.