5-Star Sangria at Hotel Castillo del Bosque La Zoreda

Sample Spain's favorite wine treat--sangria! At five-star Hotel Castillo del Bosque La Zoreda in Oviedo, Mixologist Jose Luis Bonga shows us how to make this authentic Spanish refreshment loaded with fresh fruit, simple syrup, brandy, Curacao liqueur and Grenache wine



Tip: Fresh fruit makes sangria special, citrus works great!
Tip: Brandy adds heat to the drink's overall fruitiness
Tip: Curacao liqueur enhances the citrus notes
Tip: Simple syrup helps avoid unwanted grainy texture that comes with regular sugar
Tip: Use a full-bodied Spanish wine like Grenache (Garnacha)
Tip: Let sangria sit for 3-4 hours before serving
Trick: You can use a variety of fruits in sangria, experiment with what's in season
Trick: Use quality ingredients for a tasty and smooth sangria
Trick: Always use fresh squeezed lemon juice in cocktails
Trick: Letting the fruit and wine "marry" intensifies fruit and alcohol flavors
Technique: Simple syrup is equal parts sugar and water, boiled down
Technique: Fill to the top and stir slowly, add more wine as needed
Technique: Use a long spoon to incorporate ingredients

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• Divya Gugnani
• Behind the Burner
• Sangria
• Spain
• mixology
• Oviedo
• Jose Luis Bonga

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