Seasonal Sangria by Omar Allibhoy, Tapas Revolution f you’re partial to Sangria – then you’ll love this recipe – and if you’ve never tasted the Spanish cocktail, then this festive twist on the classic is a great introduction. Just a bit of chopping and stirring, and you can whip up this fantastic drink in no time – perfect for helping the Christmas spirit flow! I Ingredients 100g Caster sugar ¼ cinnamon stick 1 lemon and its zest (peeled thickly) 1 orange (thick strips of zest) 100ml boiling water 1 tangerine 1 cup of blackberries 1 cup of raspberries 1 handful of cranberries 100ml Triple Sec brandy 500ml Spanish red wine (Rioja) 200ml lemonade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ¡Feliz navidad! 19 Take a large jam jar – the bigger the better (or large jug) and pour in the caster sugar Add the roughly crushed cinnamon stick and a few thick strips of the orange zest and lemon zest Add boiling water to the ingredients. The heat from this will release all the essential oils from the fruits and the aromas into the syrup – the secret of sangria! Give it all a good mix around until all the sugar is dissolved Roughly chop the inside of the lemon and add that to the liquid, and then add in the segments of satsuma or tangerine Now take a cup of blackberries, some raspberries – or if you want a more Christmassy twist – add a handful of cranberries to the mix. If you have other favourite berries, don’t be afraid to include them too Add the magic, a good few glugs of Spanish brandy such as Triple Sec and then put the lid on the big jar and set it aside in the fridge for all the flavours to infuse together. Leave to chill for a couple of hours or overnight if you’ve got the time. You can do this weeks in advance to save you time when the big day comes To serve, pour the liquid into a jug of ice and then add the finishing touch, a good serving of good quality Rioja wine. Be generous with the alcohol, and finally add the sparkle with some fizzy lemonade. Then get your party hat on, your tapas on the table, and indulge in your Christmas celebrations!
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