Sandeman Rosehip Sangria

As Spring has finally arrived, cold temperature are a thing of the past and flora around the world beginning to bloom.

The weather outside heating up, your cocktail glass should be cooling down with your favorite cocktail.

The world’s leading port and sherry company, is celebrating the end of winter and welcoming warmer days and sunny skies by introducing you to another one of our crowd-pleasing sangrias.

Rosehip Sangria from Sandeman embodies everything the season has to offer: floral notes, fruit flavors and that refreshing quality we look for in all warm-weather cocktails.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re gathering with friends at the beach in California or celebrating a sunny day on a rooftop in New York, make sure you mix up a pitcher Sandeman Rosehip Sangria.

Sandeman Rosehip Sangria
1 bottle of Sandeman Founders Reserve Porto
18 oz rosehip tea
16 oz ginger ale
15 cherries halved
Rose petals (optional)

Directions:
Slice cherries in half and set aside. Brew rosehip tea. Mix Sandeman Founders Reserve Porto, rosehip tea and ginger ale in pitcher. Add cherries and let sit for about 8-12 hours (or overnight). Add rose petals before serving for decoration.

Sangria takes its name from the Spanish word, “sangre,” which means “blood” and refers to the blood-red color of the drink. Fresh fruit and wine combine to create the perfect beverage for warm summer get-togethers. Sangria is a refreshing drink that is simple to make and yet elegant enough for any occasion.

Summer Sangria recipe

3 oranges, sliced into thin rounds
2 lemons, sliced into thin rounds
1 lime, sliced into thin rounds
1 fresh peaches, washed, pitted, and cut into thin slices*
1 small pineapple, trim, cored, peeled, and sliced
1/3 to 1/2 cup simple syrup or to your taste (see recipe below)
2 bottles (750 ml) dry red wine**
1/2 cup light rum
3 ounces orange liqueur (such as Triple Sec or Cointreau)
4 ounces vodka
3 ounces Grand Marnier
2 cups fresh orange juice
2 cups apple juice or pineapple juice
Club soda, 7-up, or sparkling water
Ice cubes
Mint sprigs

*Any other seasonal fruit that tempts you may be added (berries, melon, grapes, guavas, mangos, apples, etc). Fruit juices may also be added. Let your imagination be your guide!