Sangria is the perfect beverage for a leisurely summer lunch, relaxing outside in the sunshine with a cold glass of the lovely refreshment. If you are not familiar with sangria, it is a beverage that originated in Spain that mixes wine with a variety of different flavors, all served in a glass over ice. So what exactly is sangria typically made of?
Wine
Good sangria starts with good wine. At the base of any sangria is either a white or red wine, although red is the more traditional vintage. In fact, “sangria” is Spanish for “blood”, and the dark red color of a red wine sangria definitely bears a resemblance to blood. However, white wine sangria can be delicious, light, and refreshing on a hot day.
Sweetener
Sangria aims to take away any lingering bitterness found in wine in order to make the beverage easier to drink. That is where sweetener comes in. Most sangria features some kind of sweetener to balance the flavor, with some common sweeteners including simple syrup, sugar, or an artificial sweetener.
Carbonated Beverage
Sangria should have some fizz to it, so some kind of carbonated beverage is usually added to the concoction in order to give it some bubbles. Some popular carbonated beverages that are commonly added to sangria include soda water, seltzer water, or even flavored soda.
A Liqueur
Usually, a flavored liqueur is added to sangria in order to better balance the beverage and give it a little more oomph. In most cases, the liqueur is either Triple Sec or Cointreau.
Fruit
The ingredient that puts sangria over the top is the chopped-up fruit that is typically found in the beverage. Pretty much any fruit will work, giving the sangria a big dose of flavor and adding a fun sweet treat to the bottom of every glass. Usually, citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, and oranges can be founds in sangria, but that does not mean you should limit yourself to just citruses. Add other fun fruit to your sangria such as apples, peaches, pears, kiwis, strawberries, and much more!
Get the Best Sangria in Little Italy, San Diego at Puerto La Boca
If sangria sounds good to you, you need to come down to Puerto La Boca in Little Italy. Puerto La Boca makes authentic Argentinian sangria using both red and white wine, so you can order whichever type is your preference. Our sangria is also made to order using fresh fruit and is available by the glass and by the pitcher.
To learn more about the ingredients in our sangria or to make a reservation at Puerto La Boca in Little Italy, contact us today by calling (619) 234-4900.
