Sangria is a wine fruit punch, generally served as a summer drink in the Spain. It is originated from warm Mediterranean region. Today it is one of the most popular drinks worldwide. Unlike many other drinks Sangria is one of the simple pleasures which can be enjoyed in every season and throughout the year.
But, the best time to enjoy chilled and refreshing Sangria, is when summer sizzles.
People all over the world came to know about the delicious drink when it was presented at New York World’s trade fair held in 1964. Sangria was known worldwide after its immediate success when served at Spanish world area in the fair. As it gained more and more popularity and was accepted by people worldwide, Sangria was soon imported under the label Yago Sant’gria.
Red wine, fresh juices, fruit and soda are the ingredients when mixed together form traditional Sangria. Sangria which uses white wine instead of red wine for their preparation is known as Sangria Blanca. The greatest wine region of Spain, Rioja region is the place where Sangria was first made. The color of the drink is blood red, due to the presence of red wine. Due to its blood red color, Sangria has derived its name from Spanish word Sangre which means blood.
Sangria is one of those dishes which are delicious and exotic still incredibly easy to prepare. The first step in the making of Sangria is to choose your wine. Rioja should be your choice if you are looking for a traditional Spanish taste. Generally one liter glass Pitchers are used to serve Sangria in restaurants. Pour your wine into a glass pitcher.
It’s the time to add fruit. Orange is the standard fruit used in preparation of Sangria all over the Spain. But fruits like lemon, lime, peach and even pineapples can be used to replace it. Then cut your fruits into thin pieces. Squeeze the juice and put the piece into the pitcher.
Thin pieces of fruits will help it blend up with the wine and thus give it its natural juice flavor. You can add honey or sugar as sweetener as per your taste. If you need some extra kick, try adding hard drinks like vodka or gin.
Sangria is always served chilled by adding a lot of ice cubes to it. Soda is added just before serving.
Sangria is available in almost every bar and restaurants throughout the Spain. The fun part of it is every place has its own recipe of Sangria and all of them claim to be the best.
You can prepare your own punch as per your own taste. You can prepare your perfect Sangria by trying different ingredients.
High caloric beverages like beer, tequila shots etc can result in health complaints and obesity. Such high calorie alcohols are disastrous for hard work of people who are continuously exercising, dieting and are more health conscious. And party with friends without drinks makes no sense. Sangria is an all in one solution with its ease of preparation, fantastic taste and health benefits.
Sangria is not just an alcohol but has much more in it to offer, good health being one of them. Its ingredients contain lot of vitamins, minerals and are low in carbohydrate. Healthy fruits added in it provide us with lots of vitamins and minerals along with cancer-fighting, heart-healthy antioxidants benefits which are provided by red wine.
Sangria is extremely popular in Spain and is now considered as fashionable worldwide. Serving Sangria in parties is the latest trend.
So, no need to put restriction on fun while dieting. The healthiest alternative Sangria always serve the purpose of limiting calories while you go drinking and enjoying with friends