Sea Sun Sex and Sangria!

The best part about having Spanish food is indulging in their social tipple – Sangria. Sangria is a local wine punch native to Spain and Portugal and I absolutely love it because I usually end up drinking copious amounts before the alcohol hits and I turn into a cooked lobster. Its usually made with cheap wine and fruit juices and here is my recipe which I found off the net and modified based on what I have on hand.

You need:

• A cheap red wine – I usually use an Australian Merlot or Pinot Noir as its sweeter
• 1-2 large juicy oranges (Use Navels they are sweeter and more juicy)
• 1 apple – diced
• Orange juice
• 1 can of pineapple juice
• 1 tbsp of fine sugar (optional)
• Some Brandy (optional)

Serves about 5 medium glasses.

How to:

1. Halve the oranges and squeeze out the juice into a jug. I usually dig out the pulp as well. Cut up some of the rind and throw it into the jug.
2. Add the diced apples.
3. Pour the red wine into the jug.
4. Add half a can of pineapple juice and a cup of orange juice
5. Stir in the sugar if you like it sweet. Else just stir the mix.
6. Cover and chill it in the fridge overnight or for at least 3 hours so it mellows.
7. Pour into glasses and serve.

If you like it stronger, you can add a touch of brandy just before serving. I don’t as its strong enough for me. I’ve had successes thus far with this recipe and I use any cheap wine that costs between RM28-30. Merlots are sweeter and I try not to use Cabernet Sauvingons as they are dry so the taste is sappier.

You can also serve with ice but I don’t as I find it waters the drink down as the ice melts.

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