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Interesting facts about Sangria

Here are some interesting facts to note about the unique beverage! 

The roots of Sangria trace back to the Roman conquest of the Spanish peninsula, 2000 years ago. They found that the water was unsafe to drink because of bacteria, so they added alcoholic red wine to destroy it to make it safe. Fruits, herbs and spices were also mixed in to ensure that it was drinkable and palatable. The beverage was initially named Sangre, or blood, reflecting the crimson colour. 

• Sangria became famous after being showcased at the New York City World’s Fair in 1964. Alberto Heras, a Spanish restaurateur, brought Sangria to America. He then opened another restaurant called “The Spanish Pavilion” devoted to the drink, and since then, its global popularity has only continued to grow.
• Under EU regulations, only Spain and Portugal can label their product as Sangria and contains low alcohol, less than 12% by volume.
• Mangria is one of the popular variants of Sangria created by a comedian – Adam Carolla. The delicious drink consists of three parts red wine, one part orange juice, and one part vodka!
• Sangria recipes vary wildly, with many regional distinctions.

With an unlimited array of combinations, Sangria is the perfect cocktail for any occasion throughout the year, especially during Christmas!

Celebrating National Sangria Day

Enjoy Sangria with some friends at home with your own concoctions. Explore the mix of wine, fruit, honey, sugar and sparkling water to get more fizz.

Here’s a simple Sangria recipe that anyone can try.

White Wine Sangria 

1. Mix sugar, Grand Marnier orange liqueur and your desired choice of sliced fruits in a bowl, with strawberries, mango, and peach being the traditional choices one may opt for. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. After that, add the refrigerated fruit in addition to apple, orange, and lime slices to a large pitcher. Pour in the white wine of your choice and seltzer or club soda, and stir the mix to combine. Serve well chilled.

Sangria food pairing

Sangria is great to pair with seafood dishes, steak, rich, creamy pasta, Thai cuisine, or spicy Mexican food. With fantastic food to pair with your sangria cocktail, your party will be memorable on Sangria National Day!

Final words

Check out our extensive wine selection of whites, reds, roses, and sparkling wines, including other spirits and mixers available here to make your ultimate Sangria drink.

This National Sangria Day, fully embrace the festive mood in the air and have a fruity fun time!