Lemon Sangria Food

LEMON-CILANTRO SANGRIA

Steps:

• Bring the sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the cilantro. Let cool, then transfer the syrup to a 3-quart pitcher.
• Add the wine, liqueur, lemon soda and soda water to the pitcher, and stir to combine. Add the lemons, and cover the pitcher with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the sangria to chill, at least 4 hours up to overnight.
• To serve, fill 8 glasses halfway with ice, then pour the sangria and lemons into each glass.

LEMON LIME SANGRIA

Steps:

• Slice and seed lemons and limes crosswise.
• In a bowl combine lemons, limes, sugar and salt, let stand for 1 hour.
• Pour fruit into serving pitcher; add lemoncello, vodka, Cava wine and ice, stir to blend.
• (stand time - 1 hour).

LEMON SANGRIA

Steps:

• In a large pitcher, combine all ingredients except for the ice, club soda and green grapes.
• Chill overnight, before serving, add ice cubes and club soda, stir lightly.
• Pour into tall glasses and garnish with the green grapes if desired.
• Enjoy!

SANGRIA BY THE PROS

Steps:

• Slice the orange, lemon, and lime into thin rounds. Place the citrus in a pitcher with the apples, cherries, and pineapple. Pour in the brandy and refrigerate for 2 hours of more. Chill the bottle of red wine, lemon-lime soda, and orange juice at the same time.
• Gently crush the fruits with a spoon, then stir in the red wine, lemon-lime soda, and orange juice. Add additional brandy or orange juice to taste.

SANGRIA!

Steps:

• 1. In a large pitcher or bowl, mix together the brandy, lemon juice, lemonade concentrate, orange juice, red wine, triple sec, and sugar. Float slices of lemon, orange and lime, and maraschino cherries in the mixture. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor. For a fizzy sangria, add club soda just before serving.
• My Note: The brandy is the key to this recipe! My step-mother (from Madrid) showed me how to make this. Use Spanish Rioja wine. I go a bit heavier with El Presidente brandy and go a bit easier on the fruit juices since that was what I was taught. I can see where some would prefer a sweeter version but me, I like the juice from the fruit to add their signature flavors, not anything else. Make sure to let it sit for several hours before serving. A definite party-maker!
• I made it for 50 servings & everyone absolutely loved it! No sugar & used gingerale instead of carbonated water; used rum, not brandy; used peach schnapps, not triple sec. Refrigerated all ingredients night before. Made it early that afternoon & sat container in an ice chest. Added cold gingerale just prior to serving. Sooooo good! Can't wait to have another party!

WHITE STRAWBERRY-LEMON SANGRIA

Steps:

• Add lemon slices to a large pitcher, then the apples and strawberries. (I love this pitcher which seals airtight and fits easily into narrow refrigerator spaces.)
• Pour the wine and rum over the top.
• Cover and place in the refrigerator for 4 - 5 hours.
• Remove from refrigerator and add the lemon lime soda. Add a few pieces of the fruit to your glass and pour sangria over to serve.
• Leftovers keep for a day or so, but you likely won't have any! :)

SANGRIA

Steps:

• Cut the orange into thin slices, and then cut the slices into wedges, and place in a large pitcher.
• Cut one long slice of rind from the lemon and add to the oranges.
• Slice completely around the peaches, cutting down to the pit, and twist the halves in opposite directions until the 2 halves come apart.
• Remove and discard the pits, slice the peaches and add to the oranges.
• Add the sugar to the fruit and stir.
• Pour in the wine and stir until the sugar dissolves.
• Taste and add more sugar or a squeeze or 2 of lemon juice to taste.
• Chill for at least an hour.
• When ready to serve, use a long handled spoon to stir and press the fruit against the side of the pitcher to extract some of the juice.
• Put the ice into glasses and pour the chilled Sangria over and add some fruit from the pitcher to each glass.