Cinco de Mayo-Sangria Aubrey Vineyards Style!
Cinco de mayo is today, Thursday, May 5th.
This holiday is observed for celebrating the Mexican Army victory over French forces.
However, many Americans like to enjoy Mexican cuisine and cocktails in celebration on this day.
Sangria is common in Spain and Portugal.
It is also a festive cocktail for many cultures and celebrations, including Cinco de Mayo.
Aubrey Vineyards has received customer comments that include Sangria recipes using wines from Aubrey Vineyards.
Aubrey Vineyards Red Sangria recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Trail Rider Red wine
- 1/2 bottle Apple wine
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 8 lemon slices
- 8 lime slices
- 1/2 apple (diced)
- 6 strawberries (sliced)
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a pitcher.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Pour in a large red wine glass.
- Enjoy!
Aubrey Vineyards White Sangria recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Apple wine
- 1/2 bottle Honey wine
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 cup chopped canned pears
- 1 cup chopped canned peaches
- 8 orange slices
- 6 strawberries (sliced)
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a pitcher.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Pour in a large white wine glass.
- Enjoy!
Feliz Cinco de Mayo from Aubrey Vineyards!