Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Red and White

One of the drinks that symbolizes that warmer days are upon us is sangria. There are many variations of this drink typical of Spain and Portugal made generally with red wine and chopped fruit.


This drink is widely prepared during the hot summer months in Spain and Portugal, but for those of us who live in places where the summer months are long and steamy we enjoy it throughout the year.


Sangria is the kind of informal drink that is served at family gatherings {outside of the US even the kids get a taste of it!} and parties before you take out the nice bottle of wine to have with a formal meal.



A white sangria is always a great option for those who prefer white wine or who just want to be creative and do something different.


Have a great day and cheers to all of you!

29 comments:

  1. Love sangria! Always takes me back to holidays in Spain.

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  2. Wow ,great Post! Wish the Night comes to have one Sangria :))

    xoxo

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  3. Now I´m REALLY thirsty! :-)

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  4. Hmmm, looks delicious. If only the summer could start now over here (Amsterdam)...

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  5. I haven't had sangria in years! Must.

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  6. I LOVE sangria and all of these recipes sound delicious, especially the pomegranate one! Thanks for sharing! xo style, she wrote

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  7. I had no idea that there were different variations of sangria, I don't drink but I really want to try out a non-alc version of the vanilla grenada one.

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  8. omg i've just found a cool blog!! I really need to try out those sangria recipes soon! (yes I'm a foodie as well<3)
    would you like to follow each other? :))
    A
    xx
    http://epiquemoi.blogspot.com

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  9. LOVEEE sangria!! What fun recipes. So funny, because I just posted 3 margarita recipes. We are on the same page :)

    xo everything-pretty.com

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  10. I make Sangria several times a month for our Friday game night with friends but I've never made white! Will be changing that up this week - thanks :)

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  11. I really like Sangrita too - you just add tequila instead of brandy. YUM!

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  12. Oh I am totally trying these out this summer as I sit on my deck and soak up some sun!
    Much love,
    B

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  13. I love sangria and these look amazing. I could use a glass right now and it's only 9 o'clock in the morning here. Thanks for the recipes!! xx

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  14. Oh what a great reindeer to have sangria at the next bbq!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  15. Now I'm craving a nice tall sangria and a vacation! :)

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  16. uhmm so fresh!!! I have to try the minted version!!!!

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  17. Mmmmm easily one of our faves, too!

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  18. These recipes all sound so delicious–I don't know how I'd pick just one!

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  19. Oh wow...refreshing and absolutely beautiful. Love the colors!

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  20. The mint one sounds sooo good to me right now! xx

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  21. OMG HOW AMAZING DO THOSE DRINKS LOOK!
    and JUST IN TIME FOR CINCO DE MAYO!!!
    THANKS!
    xx.M
    www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com

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  22. I [heart] drink recipes, and I adore your post below!!

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  23. MmmMMm I could SO cute a glass of Sangria right about now :D so delicious! Love learning more about it! Xox <3 hautepinkpretty.com

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  24. I adore Sangria, it's my favorite summer drink!:) Thank u for those recipes, I'm gonna save them!:)
    xoxo
    Jelena

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  25. Saved!!!You reminded me summer afternoons...I actually can smell it..!!Lovely...!!xoxo

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  26. Just printed out the first recipe to make this weekend!! Thanks!!

    Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  27. I love sangria! And it looks so pretty too!

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  28. Chris and I have talked about serving red and white sangria at our wedding. We're not big liquor drinkers, so sangria, champagne and a few craft beers will be it!

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  29. sangria is so tasty and gorgeous!

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