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Celebrate Christmas with Sangría La Fresquita: delicious recipes to toast with this holiday season

Celebrate Christmas with Sangría La Fresquita: delicious recipes to toast with this holiday season Bodegas Yzaguirre

Christmas is that time of the year full of joy, lights, and, above all, special moments shared with loved ones around a table. And what better way to celebrate than with a delicious sangria? This fresh and flavorful drink is perfect for adding a festive touch to your holiday gatherings. Read on to discover some creative and easy sangria recipes that will wow your guests:

Classic Christmas Sangria

Let's start with a classic but always successful recipe. To prepare this sangria, you will need:

1 bottle of red wine (choose a good wine that you like).

1 cup of brandy

1/4 cup sugar

2 cups of lemon or lime soft drink

Seasonal fruits (apples, oranges, and cranberries)

Ice

In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, brandy and sugar, and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the fruit cut into small pieces and then add the lemon or lime soda. Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to blend well. Serve over ice and garnish with some orange slices or rosemary sprigs for an extra festive touch.

Winter White Sangria

If you prefer something a little lighter, but just as tasty, try this winter white sangria. You will need:

1 bottle of white wine (you can choose a dry or semi-dry wine).

1/2 cup peach liqueur or orange liqueur

1/4 cup sugar

2 cups of lemon or lime soft drink

Winter fruits (pears, apples, and grapes)

Ice

In a large pitcher, mix the white wine, peach or orange liqueur and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Add the fruit cut into small pieces and then add the lemon or lime soda. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Serve over ice and garnish with a cinnamon stick or some pear slices for an extra touch of flavor.

Festive Cava Sangria

Want to add a touch of flair to your holiday celebration? Then try this elegant cava sangria. To prepare it, you will need:

1 bottle of cava or brut champagne

1/2 cup orange liqueur

1/4 cup sugar

2 cups of lemon or lime soft drink

Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, and grapefruit)

Ice

In a large pitcher, mix the cava or champagne, orange liqueur and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Add the thinly sliced fruit and then add the lemon or lime soda. Refrigerate for at least one hour for the flavors to blend well. Serve chilled over ice and garnish with a few slices of lemon or orange for a final touch of freshness.

And there you have it! Three delicious sangria recipes to add that festive touch to your holiday celebrations - we hope you enjoy them as much as we do! Remember to always drink responsibly and happy holidays!

You can find your favorite La Fresquita sangria in selected stores and in our online store. Feel free to explore the two varieties, Clarea and Tinta, to find the one you like best.

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