Sangira is the perfect drink to have at home during the summer.

Although I am more of a mojito person when ordering out, it takes longer to prepare and really can’t just sit patiently in the refrigerator.

It has a lot of versions, and can be as fancy or simple as you want.

My basic recipe for Sangria is:

1 bottle of red wine

½ cup of orange juice

¼ cup of orange liquor (optional)

1 green granny smith apple

1 orange

2 small red ripe plums

Mix all together in a pretty pitcher and refrigerate for 2-4 hours before your first toast. Will be good for 4-5 days if kept cold (assuming it’ll last)

Alcohol tips:

-          Try not to use any wine you wouldn’t drink as is. A Cabernet Sauvignon or Bordeaux will work great; Merlot might be a bit too dry.

-          As for the orange liquor, you can skip it if you don’t have at home but it’ll add a nice twist to the drink. You can go with fine Grand Marnier or the basic triple sec.

Fruit tips:

-          I like the green apples since they add a tart flavor and hold their shape in liquid for a long time.

-          Cut the orange into thin rounds if you want to make it fancy, or peel it and cut into segments if you want to munch on it later.

-          You can always add some more fruit like strawberries or blackberries, when in season.

-          Try no to have too many fruit since most sink into the bottom of the pitcher.

Enjoy