Easy Sangria and Tinto Verano Recipes
Sangria and Tinto Verano Recipes - These are the perfect drinks to enjoy on a hot summer’s day or while relaxing on a warm, balmy evening.
However, you’ll rarely see Spaniards themselves ordering Sangria – they much prefer Tinto de Verano as their refreshing drink of choice.
Did you know?
Sangria’s origins probably date back to the Middle Ages, when water was often unsafe to drink. Fermented beverages carried a much lower risk of causing illness. Back then, people would mix wine – which was lighter and less potent than today’s wines – with spices such as cinnamon.
The word “sangria” comes from the Latin word for blood (sanguis), referring to its deep reddish hue, a result of the red wine first used to make it.
EASY RED WINE SANGRIA RECIPE
- 3 parts red wine
- 1 part orange juice or Fanta orange
- 2 parts lemonade or Fanta lemon
- 6 splashes of brandy
- 6 splashes of peach schnnaps
- ice
- Sliced fruit such as oranges, lemons, peaches.
Method
- Mix all the ingredients together in a large jug and add more red wine, orange juice or lemonade according to tase and desired strength.
- Pour into glasses, garnish with mint sprigs and ice.
WHITE WINE SANGRIA
- 1 Bottle Spanish White Wine
- 1/4 cup fine sugar
- 1 lime, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 green apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups seedless grapes sliced in half
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1/2 bunch mint leaves
- pinch of Salt
- 1 can lemonade or soda water
- ice
Method
- In a large pitcher combine the wine and sugar, stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add the remaining ingredients apart from the lemonade/soda and mix well. Place to chill in the fridge for between 1 - 4 hours.
- Just before serving add the lemonade/soda and ice.
CAVA SANGRIA RECIPE
- 1 bottle of brut cava
- 0.4 litre freshly squeezed orange juice
- 0.1 litre freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Orange liqueur to taste (Cointreau or Grand Mariner, for example)
- Fruit for garnish (oranges, apples, strawberries, peach, kiwi…)
- Ice
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- Chill all the ingredients in the refrigerator until cold.
- In a glass pitcher, mix the orange juice, lemon juice, and orange liqueur.
- Add sugar if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- Peel and chop the fruit and add it to the pitcher.
- Slowly pour the cava over the mixture in the pitcher.
- Serve over ice. Enjoy!
PEACH SANGRIA
- 5 oz brandy
- 1 peach, sliced
- 1 can apricot nectar/juice
- 1 bottle Cava, chilled
- At least 1 hour prior to serving, combine brandy, peach & nectar. Allow it to infuse.
- Add chilled cava, stir and serve over ice.
TINTO VERANO - The Perfect Spanish Summer Drink
The name “Tinto de Verano” translates to “Red Wine of Summer.” It’s a refreshing wine cocktail enjoyed across Spain, especially during the hot summer months.
While similar to sangria, Tinto de Verano is easier to make and contains less alcohol, making it perfect for sipping by the pool or at the beach on a sunny afternoon.
In Spain, it’s traditionally made with “gaseosa” or “Casera”, which are lightly sweetened sodas. However, you can easily use any lemon-lime soda instead. If you find it too sweet, simply add a splash of soda water or seltzer to balance it out.
- 1/2 cup red wine (see serving suggestion below)
- 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda, such as Sprite or 7-up
- ice
- slice of lemon
In a tall glass of at least 20 ounces, place 3-4 ice cubes. Add red wine and soda. Garnish with a lemon slice.
Serving Suggestion
It doesn’t matter which variety of red wine you use for this cocktail. However, here’s a simple rule to follow:
If you wouldn’t drink the wine on its own in a glass, don’t use it in a punch or cocktail.
You don’t need to use your best wine, but choosing a decent table wine will give you a better flavour and help you avoid a nasty hangover the next day.
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