My sister and I have never been good in the kitchen. I know how to make exactly two things: salmon and stir fry. When invited to a party we bring the drinks because the thought of making mushroom caps or bruschetta is terrifying. I've perfected my mojitos but there is perhaps no drink that I love more than a fresh glass of sangria. In Alicante we were quickly reminded of the authentic way to concoct the wine punch and it became our daily duty to make the sangria.
Sugar - about a 1/3 cup
2 cans of lemon Fanta (or soda water/Sprite/Ginger Ale)
1/2 fresh squeezed lemon
add chopped/sliced fruit
Stir in lots of ice to bring out the flavors from the fruits
Test taste, it should be very sweet.
Stir in red wine - ALWAYS LAST just before serving!
VOILA!
Such an easy recipe with a big payoff... this will be my summer drink!
We made a huge punch bowl every afternoon for lunch and it was so refreshing! I feel like I should mention the infamous Spanish eating schedule because, well, it is a little different than what we are used to in the US. We would eat breakfast around 10 and this included lunch meats and cheeses with toast, or toast with strawberry jam or marmalade. Of course it is my favorite meal because you can eat basically anything - including cookies! Then the huge meal came around 3. This is when we would have sangria with paella, sausages, ham salad, etc... and it would go on for 2 hours. Dinner wasn't until 10 or 1030 and was something light, like 2 or 3 tapas but it was always followed with a tasty dessert! Sidenote: I was also introduced to Canela y Limon on this trip. I can't even explain the deliciousness of this drink. It is milk infused with cinnamon and lemon and just hits your taste buds in all the perfect ways, smooth and thick but light and refreshing. MMMM!
We made a huge punch bowl every afternoon for lunch and it was so refreshing! I feel like I should mention the infamous Spanish eating schedule because, well, it is a little different than what we are used to in the US. We would eat breakfast around 10 and this included lunch meats and cheeses with toast, or toast with strawberry jam or marmalade. Of course it is my favorite meal because you can eat basically anything - including cookies! Then the huge meal came around 3. This is when we would have sangria with paella, sausages, ham salad, etc... and it would go on for 2 hours. Dinner wasn't until 10 or 1030 and was something light, like 2 or 3 tapas but it was always followed with a tasty dessert! Sidenote: I was also introduced to Canela y Limon on this trip. I can't even explain the deliciousness of this drink. It is milk infused with cinnamon and lemon and just hits your taste buds in all the perfect ways, smooth and thick but light and refreshing. MMMM!
