Vacation Anytime with These Sangria Recipes
SANGRIA RECIPES
from GUMBO LOVE by Lucy Buffett
WHITE SANGRIA
Serves 4 to 6
INGREDIENTS
1 (750-milliliter) bottle Pinot Gris or any other crisp light white wine
1/2 cup peach-flavored vodka
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 fresh pineapple, chopped into cubes
1/2 lemon, cut into wedges
2 fresh strawberries, chopped
1/2 mango, chopped into cubes
1 (8-ounce) can ginger ale
Ice cubes
DIRECTIONS
1 . In a very large pitcher, combine the wine, vodka, sugar, and fruit. Stir well. Let the ingredients steep in the fridge for 2 to 24 hours (the longer, the better).
2 . Add the ginger ale and ice cubes about 30 minutes before serving.
3 . Place a strainer over the mouth of the pitcher and pour to order. Garnish with any leftover fruit, such as more of the pineapple, lemon, strawberries, and mango.
RED SANGRIA
Serves 4 to 6
INGREDIENTS
1 (750-milliliter) bottle high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon
3/4 cup triple sec orange liqueur
1 cup blackberry brandy
1/2 cup sugar
1 orange, quartered
1/2 lemon, halved
1/2 lime, halved
Handful of maraschino cherries
1 (10-ounce) bottle club soda
Ice cubes
DIRECTIONS
1 . In a very large pitcher, combine the wine, orange liqueur, brandy, sugar, and fruit. Stir well. Let the ingredients steep in the fridge for 2 to 24 hours (the longer, the better).
2 . Add the club soda and ice cubes about 30 minutes before serving.
3 . Place a strainer over the mouth of the pitcher and pour to order. Garnish with any leftover fruit, such as more of the orange, lemon, lime, and cherries.
A delicious love letter to the Gulf Coast’s vibrant food culture.
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