A number of years ago I ran across a recipe for Plum Sangria in a magazine. The idea of it sounded so delicious and for me that was all about the plums. I never made that recipe but the memory of it served as my inspiration for this recipe. All the stone fruits in season right now feel the perfect combination to serve up a tribute to summer. Mix it up; leave it in the refrigerator to enjoy whenever you feel like it!
I have been fortunate to garner ready attention and collaboration with my mixology pursuits at each North Boulder Liquors and Liquor Mart in Boulder for locals. This particular purchasing trip was to North Boulder Liquors where they recommended a perfect wine for this Sangria. I used a Frontera Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2010 (Chile, Concha Y Toro). It provided a smooth flavor profile for the Sangria and was a whopping $10.99 for a 150ml bottle. They assured me despite the affordable price did not imply a lower quality and they were spot on.
Recipe
SUMMER FRUIT SANGRIA
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted mixed cherries
- 1 cup sliced halved red seedless grapes
- ½ cup black raspberries see notes
- 6 sliced/wedged red plums
- 2 peaches peeled and thinly wedged
- 2 750-ml bottles or 1-150ml bottle of dry red wine like Rioja
- 1 cup Citronage
- 2/3 cups brandy
- Juice of 3 oranges freshly squeezed
- Ginger ale
Instructions
- Combine the wine, Citronage, brandy and orange juice in a large jar or pitcher. Add all the fruits and allow to chill overnight.
- Serve in a glass with ice and a splash of ginger ale for a bit of fizz. Garnish with an orange slice.
Peggy says
Oh yummy! Love all of the fruits that go into this – sounds like the perfect end-of-summer drink =)
Sarah Catherine says
I'm bookmarking this recipe because it just sounds so good. I've only had sangria once before and I remember loving it. I'm a red wine kinda girl.
Chef Dennis says
oh my goodness, you were right, this sangria looks heavenly! I love lots of fruit in my sangria and you certainly did make a nice combination with that lovely red.
I could certainly use some right now as we ride out this storm.
Anne@frommysweetheart says
Beautiful! With a GREAT combination of summer fruit! : )
nancy@skinnykitchen.com says
Looks sooo refreshing!
My Kitchen in the Rockies says
I love sangria, but can't drink it anymore because of my allergies. What a bummer. I was just recently thinking about creating a white wine version with lighter colored fruits. I really like your addition of the plums.
I will miss you on Thursday!
Tes says
Wow what a refreshing post! A perfect drink for summer 🙂
tartedujour says
Your cocktails always amaze me… so unique and so refreshing. Were you ever a bartender once upon a time?
Lori Lynn says
Looks positively refreshing.
Thanks for the introduction to Citronage.
LL
Eliotseats says
What gorgeous fruit you have in season there! I love sangria (any and all versions) and this sounds great to add to our repertoire. Thanks for the advice on using Citronage.