Sangria! Sangria!

Cafe Sundance serves up some pretty yummy sangrias. Things to keep in mind when making sangrias:

Over the years, Sangria has become a popular party drink across the globe. Restaurants have created their own recipes – commonly a mix of wine, brandy and fresh fruits served over ice. Originally sangrias

started out with a mix of red wine, brandy and citrus fruits but over the years has evolved with people using white and rose wine as well. People also use other types of liquors apart from brandy in the mix.

Myths - One of the myths about Sangrias is that one shouldn’t mix water melons and wine as it can be fatal, but thanks to experts who have debunked this myth, we now have an additional flavour we can experiment with.

Tips for making sangrias at home-

Sangria is mainly made from red wine, fresh fruit, soda water and sometimes brandy. When making your own Sangria, use a good quality wine, and be sure to let it chill overnight. The next day, pour into a pitcher full of ice cubes, garnish with fresh fruit, soda, and enjoy!

Food pairing- Sangrias are great with spicy food. An entertaining way of pairing it is to serve it with tapas. Party fare such as calamari, fried shrimp and spicy meatballs also complement the taste of sangria.

Rosé wine sangria-

Rosé wines are a more delicate sangria recipe, still full of fresh flavor, but offers a subtlety that really showcases the appropriate fruit components.

Sometimes it is difficult to know where to start from when making sangria. Apart from selecting a red wine or white, there are various other elements to consider: Which fruit to use? What mixer to add?

Whether to choose a savory or sweet garnish? Flavor combinations are very essential to making even the simplest of sangrias.

But the great thing about Sangria is you can make a ton of different types of Sangria without needing to change much. The fun of making Sangria is experimenting with it by adding different

things and seeing how it turns out.