Sangria Question

[Yossie Horwitz]

For the last couple weeks I have been enjoying Sangria utilizing a combination of recipes provided on this forum by Rogov (http://goo.gl/tt2eD) and Gamliel (http://goo.gl/n25pR). Main differences is little more fruit which my wine prefers and Cointreau over Curaco. My question is would using a bottle of semi-sweet wine work (and also allow for less sugar addition) or would I unnecessarily be messing with a good thing?

[Daniel Rogov]

Yossie, Hi....

Odd thing is that Sangria that is sweetened by the addition of fruits (dried or fresh) and sugar somehow comes together more coherently and holds better on the palate than those made from off-dry wines. In commercial mixtures off-dry wines are often used but those need either super-chillling or a bucket-load of ice to keep them refreshing.

Best
Rogov

[David Raccah]

I will be using drambuie I hope it works and will report back!

David

[Daniel Rogov]

Oyez, oyez....Drambuie can work very,very well indeed.

Best
Rogov

[David Raccah]

Sorry Boss but that was all I had, and kosher orange liqueur other than drambuie is hard to find here in NorCal. I made a pitcher and I loved it! I used a bit more fruit than either recommended "recipes", but I loved it! The liqueur and wine came through clear as day, but were tempered lightly by the fruit and ice.

Thanks guys for the idea, I enjoyed it!

[Andrew Breskin]

Sounds refreshing! Since when is Drambuie a orange liqueur? Cointreau is very available (although pricey) and is viewed by most as being kosher. See here http://www.crcweb.org/liquor_list.php

[Daniel Rogov]

Drambuie is most definitely not based on oranges. It can, however, be magnificent on its own or in certain wine punches.

Best
Rogov

Drambuie: Scotland's contribution to superb liqueurs, Drambuie is
made from aged malt whisky, honey and herbs. This is justifiably
known as one of the best liqueurs in the world.

[David Raccah]

I understand and I did not say it is orange based, just that Drambuie was all that I had at hand. It was enjoyable, and I am sorry Daniel if my choice (or available liqueur) offended you or your recipe

David