Amy's Dangerously Delicious Sangria

I made this recipe with two versions - a red version and a white version. It is definitely dangerous (beware) but it tastes practically like soda. We made this during our Carmageddon barbecue with beers and margaritas. Let's just say we made about 4 pitchers of each the red and the white... so yes, roughly 8 pitchers total.

Turman "Traditional" Red Sangria

2 bottles of mild red wine (pinot noir or merlot preferred) - we actually used boxed wine for bulk
750 ml of Brandy
Two cups of frozen fruit (preferably peaches, strawberries, and tropical fruit)
1-2 liter bottle of Ginger Ale
1 lemon, sliced
1 lime, sliced
1 apple, sliced
1 cup of ice

Mix all of the ingredients (except for the ice) in a large bowl and chill. This way all of the flavors will marinade together and the frozen fruit will melt a little bit releasing the fruit juices into the mixture.

Before serving, add the ice and either put into a pitcher or in a large bowl with a ladle.

Lighter, White Sangria

Megan and Amy at the
Carmageddon BBQ

2 bottles of sweeter white wine (pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc) - we also used boxed white wine for bulk
750 ml of Triple Sec
Two cups frozen fruit (peaches and strawberries)
1-2 liter bottle of Ginger Ale
1 cup of ice

This requires less ingredients but has a fruitier, lighter taste and won't stain your lips! Follow the same steps as the other combination. This is a little bit less dangerous because Triple Sec has less alcohol than Brandy.

Serve at any get-together. It's bound to be a hit. I can't tell you how many people have asked me for the recipe!

You could also blend them with the ice and the frozen fruit for a more luxurious alcoholic smoothie. However, for large masses doing that tends to dilute the wine mixture. Enjoy!