Sarasota's Spanish Sangria

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Ingredients

5-10m
Prep Time

4-8h
Cook Time

4h 5m
Ready In

Recipe: #8401

March 02, 2013

Categories: Beverages, Alcohol, Cocktails, Cooking For A Crowd, , , more

recipe by:
Kchurchill5

"This is not my recipe; but I admit that I have been making it for quite a few years. It is a bit lighter; but, has tons of flavor. Just a great recipe for a party. This originally came from www.spain-recipes.com. It is really a delicious Sangria. This will serve about 8-10 people, 2 glasses each."

Original is 8-16 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (596.1 g)
Calories 652.6
Total Fat - 6 g
Saturated Fat - 1.3 g
Cholesterol - 20.4 mg
Sodium - 477.9 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 138.8 g
Dietary Fiber - 8.3 g
Sugars - 67.9 g
Protein - 9 g
Calcium - 132.7 mg
Iron - 5.1 mg
Vitamin C - 121.4 mg
Thiamin - 0.4 mg

Step 1

Sangria Base ... I like to make this in the morning before serving it later that day so all the flavors can develop. Add everything except, the strawberries and the lemon lime soda to a jug or bowl. Now, I bought one just for sangria - it has a wide top, and even a spout to pour; but, you can also use a large bowl or even a tupperware box. That is what I used for years, and it worked great. It had a lid; and, it was plenty big enough. I just poured it into a punch bowl or pitcher before serving. My point is ... use what you have. You just want something covered and that can be refrigerated all day.

Step 2

Finish ... Right before serving, add the strawberries and soda. Mix and enjoy.

Step 3

Option ... Some people prefer it over ice, some do not. That is up to you. For a nice touch. Freeze 2-3 ice cube trays with 2 or 3 blueberries in each cube. Then, pour the sangria over a a couple of cubes - they add a nice flavor without watering it down too much; and the blueberries add a nice flavor as well.