Spicy Sangria Recipes

SPICED WHITE SANGRIA

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in a large pitcher. Refrigerate, covered, stirring occasionally, about 4 hours. Discard cinnamon sticks. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours longer. Just before serving, stir in chilled club soda. Serve over ice with fruit slices in each glass.

SPICY MARGARITA

Steps:

• Put the Spicy Salt on a plate. Dip the rim of a chilled margarita glass into the mixture to coat the edge. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, lime juice, Simple Syrup and orange liqueur. Cover and shake until mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, the drink is ready by the time the shaker mists up.) Strain the margarita into the prepared glass.

SPICY APRICOT SANGRIA

Steps:

• Place the cinnamon, allspice and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag., Place the apricot nectar, water, lemon juice and spice bag in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cover and steep for 5 minutes. Transfer to a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Discard spice bag., Just before serving, add the ginger beer, fruits and, if desired, mint leaves.

SPICY RED SANGRIA (FROM FOODANDWINE.COM

Steps:

• MAKE THE SUGAR SYRUP In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, star anise, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon sticks and ginger. Bring to a simmer over moderately high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Boil until reduced by one third and slightly syrupy, about 15 minutes. Let the spice syrup cool, then strain into a glass jar. MAKE THE SANGRIA Pour the red wine into a 3-quart pitcher. Stir in the orange juice, rum, brandy, Cointreau, club soda and 1/4 cup of the spice syrup; add more syrup if you prefer a sweeter sangria. Add the diced oranges, lime, apple and pear and refrigerate overnight. Serve the sangria in tall glasses over ice. Garnish with a tablespoon of the diced fruit. MAKE AHEAD The sangria can be refrigerated for up to 4 days. The spice syrup can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

SPICED RED SANGRIA

Steps:

• In a heavy medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, vanilla pod and ginger. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit 30 minutes to infuse. Strain into large bowl. Add wine and fruit juices and stir well. Serve in pitchers over lots of ice.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir well to combine. Serve in pitchers over lots of ice.