prestigeflowers Different beverages suit different types of weather. As we prepare for the cooler months of the year, there are so many more delicious drinks to enjoy. Sangria is a really flexible drink and it can be adapted to suit specific preferences as well as the seasons.
Ingredients for the syrup:
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup whole cranberries (fresh)
- ½ cup black peppercorns (whole)
Ingredients for the base:
- ¼ cup sliced kumquats
- 1 satsuma tangerine (sliced)
- 1 oz ginger beer
- 2 oz cranberry-black pepper syrup (ingredients listed above)
- 4 oz Pavan
You will also need 4 – 5 ounces of Brut Cava for each drink.
Method:
- To make the syrup, combine the sugar, water, peppercorns, and cranberries in a sauce pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and then remove from heat.
- Cover and allow to stand for 30 minutes.
- Cool and strain the mixture through a coffee filter or cheesecloth.
- Refrigerated, this mixture can be kept for up to one week. Or you can add an ounce of vodka and it will keep for up to 3 months.
- To make the base, combine the kumquats ad tangerines with the ginger beer, syrup, and pavan.
- Refrigerate for 2 – 4 days.
- For each serving, pour 1.5 ounces of this base into a glass (white wine or rock glass) and add any desired fruit from the base. Add some ice cubes and top with 4 ounces of Cava.
- Stir gently and serve.
- You can also make a full pitcher using the same ratio of ingredients.
