Barcelona SANGRIA
History of Sangria
Thename"Sangria"comesfromtheSpanish word"sangre,"meaningblood,referringtothe deepredcolorofthedrinkwhenredwineisused.
Originally,sangriawasapunchmadewithred wine,citrusfruits,andspices,servedina communalbowl.
SangriabecameastapleatSpanishfestivalsand celebrations,andeventuallyspreadtootherparts ofEuropeandtheAmericas.
Inthe1960s,sangriaexperiencedasurgein popularityasaresultofthetouristboomin
Spain.Barsandrestaurantsbeganservingthe drinktovisitors,anditbecameaniconicsymbol ofSpanishcultureandhospitality.
Red Wine
White Wine
Cava Lime Juice
Simple Syrup
Orange Juice Brandy
Gin
Triple Sec Vermouth
Red SANGRIA
Ingeredients
1oz Brandy
1 oz Gin
1 oz Triple Sec
1oz Vermouth
1 oz Lime Juice
1oz Simple Syrup
2oz Orange Juice
2 oz Red Wine
Fruit: Orange slices
Lemon slices
Lime slices
Blueberries
Strawberries
Optional Garnish: Flowers to top
Salt, sugar, and spices for rim
Directions:
Ifrimmingtheglass,flipoverglassanddiphalfacentimeter intoa1:1ratiomixtureofwaterandsimplesyrup,thendipinto seasoningofchoice
Fillglasswithice
Thinlysliceoranges,strawberries,andlemon
Addafewpiecesofeachfruittotheglass
PourtheBrandy,Gin,andTripleSecin
Pourthelimejuice,simplesyrup,andorangejuicein
Pourredwinein
Stirandenjoy!
White SANGRIA
Ingeredients
1oz Brandy
1 oz Gin
1 oz Triple Sec
1oz Vermouth
1 oz Lime Juice
1oz Simple Syrup
2oz Orange Juice
2 oz White Wine
Fruit: Orange slices
Lemon slices
Lime slices
Blueberries
Strawberries
Optional Garnish: Flowers to top
Salt, sugar, and spices for rim
Directions:
Ifrimmingtheglass,flipoverglassanddiphalfacentimeter intoa1:1ratiomixtureofwaterandsimplesyrup,thendipinto seasoningofchoice
Fillglasswithice
Thinlysliceoranges,strawberries,andlemon
Addafewpiecesofeachfruittotheglass
PourtheBrandy,Gin,andTripleSecin
Pourthelimejuice,simplesyrup,andorangejuicein
Pourredwinein
Stirandenjoy!
Cava SANGRIA
Ingeredients
1oz Brandy
1 oz Gin
1 oz Triple Sec
1oz Vermouth
1 oz Lime Juice
1oz Simple Syrup
2oz Orange Juice
2 oz Cava
Fruit: Orange slices
Lemon slices
Lime slices
Blueberries
Strawberries
Optional Garnish: Flowers to top
Salt, sugar, and spices for rim
Directions:
Ifrimmingtheglass,flipoverglassanddiphalfacentimeter intoa1:1ratiomixtureofwaterandsimplesyrup,thendipinto seasoningofchoice
Fillglasswithice
Thinlysliceoranges,strawberries,andlemon
Addafewpiecesofeachfruittotheglass
PourtheBrandy,Gin,andTripleSecin
Pourthelimejuice,simplesyrup,andorangejuicein
Pourredwinein
Stirandenjoy!
SangriayTapas
SangriaiscommonlypairedwiththepopularSpanish snack,tapas.Small,savorysnacksservedforagroupof people,tapascommonlyincludecharcuterie,pancon tomate,orpatatasbravas. Sangriaandtapasaremeanttobesharedinasocial setting,whichmakesthemessentialtoBarcelonabar andrestaurantculture.Thereisnospecifictimeto enjoysangriaandtapas,butthewarmweatherand thesummermonthsarethebestseaosontoindulgein sangria.Tapaspairperfectly,servingasalightsnackto sharewiththetable.Sangriaandtapascanbehadin theafternoon,aroundlunchtime,orasanappetizer beforedinner.
Barcelona Sangria Spots
Chulapio
El Bosc de Les Fades
L’Alcoba Azul
Casa Lolea
Bubita Sangria bar
The StoryBehind Chulapio
ÁlvaroandMarc,friendsinthefoodand barindustry,decidedtocreateavintagebar calledChulapiothatservescrepesand authenticsangria.
Thisuniquebarhasspentaconsiderable amountof timeperfectingitsownsangria recipesandnowoffersprivatesangriamakingclassestoteachothershowtocraft them.