A bottle of home-made sangría with wine, sliced orange and sugar

Sangría is a wine punch typically from Spain and Portugal. Wine is an Alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of Grape juice Punch is a general term for any of a wide assortment of Mixed drinks, either soft or alcoholic, generally containing Fruit or fruit juice Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. The word sangría comes from the Spanish sangre meaning blood ("sangue" in Portuguese). It typically consists of

• red wine,
• chopped or sliced fruit (often orange, apple, and/or peach; occasionally kiwi or banana),
• a sweetener such as honey or orange juice,
• a small amount of added brandy, triple sec, or other spirits. Wine is an Alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of Grape juice The term fruit has different meanings dependent on context and the term is not synonymous in Food preparation and Biology. A sweetener is a Food additive which adds the Basic taste of Sweetness to a food artificial sweeteners are Sugar substitutes Honey is a sweet and Viscous fluid produced by Honey bees (and some other species and derived from the nectar of Flowers According to the Brandy (from brandywine, derived from Dutch brandewijn — “burnt wine” is a spirit produced by distilling Wine Triple sec is an orange -flavored Liqueur. It is widely used in mixed drinks and recipes as a sweetening and flavoring agent
• gaseosa (carbonated water).

Because of the variation in recipes, sangría's alcoholic content can vary greatly. The ingredients in sangría vary, particularly in the type of fruit used, the kind of spirits added (if any), and the presence or lack of carbonation.

White wine can be used instead of red, in which case the result is called sangría blanca. In some parts of southern Spain, sangría is called zurra and is made with peaches or nectarines. The peach ( Prunus persica) is a species of Prunus native to China that bears an edible juicy fruit also called a peach The peach ( Prunus persica) is a species of Prunus native to China that bears an edible juicy fruit also called a peach In most recipes, wine is the dominant ingredient and acts as a base. In some regions of Portugal, cinnamon is also added with the sweetener, so that it can spice up the flavour[1].

Preparation consists of cutting the fruit in thin slices or small cubes, then mixing in advance all ingredients except for ice and carbonated sodas. After several hours in a refrigerator to allow time for the fruit flavors to blend with the rest of the ingredients, the ice and any last-minute ingredients are added and the drinks are poured. In both Spain and Portugal, sangría is served throughout the country during summer, and around the year in the southern and eastern parts of the countries. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. Summer is one of the four Temperate Seasons Summer marks the warmest time of year with the longest days

Bottled sangría can be bought in some countries, but this is considered by some to be less entertaining than making it oneself. On the other hand, in San Francisco there is a large influx of prebottled sangría sales because of a hit new product produced by SANfranGRIA ([2]). In the parlance of EU administrators, such products are referred to as "aromatised wines". The European Union ( EU) is a political and economic union of twenty-seven member states, located primarily in

In the United Kingdom the attractions of Spain are often summed up by the phrase, "Sun, sea, (sex) and Sangría".

Serving

Sangría is a popular drink among tourists at bars, pubs and restaurants in Southern Spain, although the Spanish themselves are less likely to order sangría from these establishments. A bar (also called a Pub or Tavern) is a business that serves drinks especially Alcoholic beverages such as beer liquor and mixed drinks for consumption A restaurant is a retail establishment that serves prepared Food to Customers. In this setting, sangría is often served in 1-litre pitchers or other containers large enough to hold a bottle of wine plus the added ingredients. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. A lid or other strainer for the container helps prevent the fruit and ice cubes from falling into the glass. Among the Spanish, sangría is most typically served at informal social gatherings, much like punch, from a punchbowl. Punch is a general term for any of a wide assortment of Mixed drinks, either soft or alcoholic, generally containing Fruit or fruit juice Sangría is often served with a wooden spoon, used to get fruit out of the bottom of the punchbowl or pitcher. Sangría is also served in Mexico, and Mexican restaurants. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. A restaurant is a retail establishment that serves prepared Food to Customers.

External links

• Attitudes Towards Sangria Among the Spanish Why you shouldn't order sangría in a bar in Spain.
• Easy Sangria Recipe Recipe for Spanish Sangria from spanishfood. about. com