Sangria Recipe
Posted by Erica July 16th, 2004 • Uncategorized • Permalink
Okay, since y’all asked nicely…. I was sort of keeping tight-lipped with this because it’s special to a certain group of my friends. And if I just tell you how to make it you don’t need me to make it for you.
But who am I to deny you the pleasure?
*moment of respectful silence*
- 4 L red wine
- Sweet, not dry. I always use burgundy, from a box or a jug. You can buy “sangria” in a box, but that seems like cheating.
- 1.5 L Manischewitz kosher wine, Concord Grape flavor
- There are a variety of flavors of Manischewitz, so make sure you get the Concord Grape. This comes in 750-mL and 1.5-L bottles.
- 750 mL Crantasia
- Cranberry schnapps. I’m not sure I’ve seen non-Crantasia cranberry schnapps. Do not substitute with raspberry. I thought this came in 750-mL bottles, but I’ve only seen 1-L bottles lately.
- 250 mL brandy
- I always use Christian Brothers. I don’t think it makes a huge difference what kind. It’s like the red wine, don’t waste your money on the expensive stuff.
- Citrus Fruit
- My order of preference: lemons, oranges, limes. Make sure you don’t mistake a pink grapefruit for an orange.
Footnotes:
- This recipe was developed specifically to mimic the sangria served at Casa Dominick’s in Ann Arbor, MI. Dominick’s is a staple of Ann Arbor life and sangria is their thang.
- This batch size is huge — it makes about two gallons — but the quantities listed are easily purchasable units and it’s all metric so it’s also easily scaleable.
- Of course you can modify as you see fit, but I will cry if you do. Especially if you add anything fizzy or put apples in it.
- If you make yourself some and you like it, let me know. I like making people happy and sloppy drunk.
BONUS: Since Dawn brought it up, here’s the Swirlspice: In a highball, ice, one shot Captain Morgan, one shot Kahlua, top with Coke, splash of cream. No Pepsi or fake colas, flavored creamers work well, double those shots if you like but keep them evenly proportioned, stir (often) for best taste and texture.
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July 16th, 2004 at 4:59 pm
I’m totally making this when we have a party. And I’m sending you a recipe for a disgusting-sounding but wonderful drink concoction. Beer! Vodka! Lemonade! It’s Madness I tell you! Madness!!!
July 16th, 2004 at 6:07 pm
Mmmm. My next day off is all about Sangria…..
July 16th, 2004 at 6:08 pm
Oh yeah, Thanks so much!!!!!!
July 16th, 2004 at 8:56 pm
I had all the ingredients swimming around in my head, but not their quantities. Thanks for that! I’m off to get horribly drunk now. %D (There’s a reason the originator recommends pouring it over a glass heaped to overflowing with ice. Gotta water that shit down.)
July 19th, 2004 at 8:21 am
It might be better than Dominick’s sangria — lately it hasn’t been as good as it used to be…
July 19th, 2004 at 5:45 pm
Thanks, lady! I bookmarked that one for future parties. :) I always make my trusty apricot slush, so it was high time for a change!
July 19th, 2004 at 11:42 pm
damn remember one of our first email convo thingies was about sangria? that don’t make us alchies! it was c-c-cold outside.