Cinco de Mayo is a holiday marking the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. While it’s a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States it has grown to be a major celebration of Mexican heritage and culture. This week for #SundaySupper we’re observing Cinco de Mayo, and my friend Jen over at Juanita’s Cocina is hosting. I’m bringing a big pitcher filled with a fresh and fruity wine punch–sangria.
While considered a traditional Spanish beverage, sangria has been around for hundreds of years in some form. For example, in the 1700s and 1800s, Claret Cup Punch (basically sangria) was all the rage at European parties. Other variations date back to the middle ages. Sangria is typically made by letting fresh fruit steep in wine for several hours, then a sweetener and a splash of brandy is stirred in before serving. Sometimes carbonation is mixed in, and as you can see, we’ll be adding some soda here today.
What I love about this recipe is that it’s super easy, and if you double it up, you’ll have enough for a crowd. Feel free to experiment with different wines and different fruits–this recipe is merely a guideline.
As you can see, just a few simple ingredients are needed for sangria. I love using Beaujolais wine as it’s fruity, but this even works well with two buck chuck. The point is, use whatever wine you prefer.
Wash and slice all the fruit, then place in a large pitcher. Cover with wine, and let steep for a couple of hours.
Stir in the soda, then serve.
You can serve with extra fruit that has been frozen–used as ice, it won’t dilute the drink!
Artsy shot.
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 Braeburn apple, cut into wedges
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 750ml bottle Beaujolais wine
- 2 cans Hansen's Tangerine-Lime soda, chilled
- Place the fruit in a large pitcher. Pour in wine and stir.
- Let this sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours so the fruit juices blend with the wine.
- Stir in the soda, and serve well chilled.
Let’s see what the others have cooked up for Cinco de Mayo!
Cinco de Mayo Appetizers & Sides {Aperitivos}:
- Chipotle Roasted Chickpeas from Home Cooking Memories
- Cinco de Mayo Tuna Pepper Poppers from Shockingly Delicious
- Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn) from Magnolia Days
- Esquites or Mexican Corn Salad from Kimchi Mom
- Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime-Cayenne Butter from Healthy. Delicious.
- Guacamole Rice from Foxes Love Lemons
- Healthy Mexican Ceviche from Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Loaded Cheesy Nachos from Gotta Get Baked
- Lobster Guacamole from I Run For Wine
- Roasted Garlic and Bacon Guacamole from Ruffles & Truffles
- Slow Cooker Chicken Con Queso from Daily Dish Recipes
Cinco de Mayo Main Dishes {Platos Principales}:
- Barbacoa Beef from The Urban Mrs.
- Chicken Enchiladas with Avocado Cream Sauce from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Chicken Fajita Feta-ccine from Chocolate Moosey
- Chicken Fajita Salad w/Home made Easy Salsa from Momma’s Meals
- Chicken Mole Potato Skins from Noshing with the Nolands
- Corona Beer-Battered Fish Tacos from Pescetarian Journal
- Duck Carnitas from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Fish Tacos with Lime Salsa from Curious Cuisiniere
- Japanese Mexican Tacos from Ninja Baking
- Lightened Up Taco Salad from Kudos Kitchen
- Mexican Pizza with Chipotle Orange Sauce from Family Foodie
- Oven Baked Beef, Bean, and Cheese Chimichangas from In The Kitchen With KP
- Pork Carnitas from From the Bookshelf
- Red Chile Jam + Tequila Chicken Quesadillas from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Roasted Poblano and Corn Lasagna from Juanita’s Cocina
- Shrimp Soft Tacos with Lime Dressing and Crunchy Vegetables from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Slow Cooked Carne Asadas from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Soft Shell Tacos from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Spicy Shredded Beef Chimichangas from Supper for a Steal
- Spicy Steak Fajitas from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Stuffed Poblano Peppers from Country Girl in the Village
- Tequila Lime Chicken from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing from The Weekend Gourmet
- Tofu Tacos from Hip Foodie Mom
- Yucatan Pollo Pibil and Corn Tortillas from MarocMama
Cinco de Mayo Desserts {Postres}:
- Dairy-free Flan from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Dark and Spicy Chocolate Pots de Creme from Happy Baking Days
- Fried Ice Cream for a Crowd from Growing Up Gabel
- Luxuriously Healthy Chocolate Frosting from What Smells So Good?
- Mexican Brownies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Paletas de Tamarindo (Tamarind Popsicles) from La Cocina de Leslie
- Peanut Mazapanes from Pies and Plots
Cinco de Mayo Drinks {Bebidas}:
- Fresh & Fruity Sangria from Webicurean
- Fruity Aguas Frescas from The Foodie Patootie
- Mango Aqua Fresca With Chia Seeds from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Margarona from The Messy Baker
- Tamarindo Drink (Agua de Tamarindo) from Basic N Delicious
Join the #SundaySupper conversation on Twitter today to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! We’ll tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm EST. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag, and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more delicious recipes and food photos.
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Love Sangria! Thanks for sharing 🙂
{Sigh} Your Sangria looks so refreshing! I love this drink because of the fruit. I feel less guilty about having a drink! Kudos!
I LOVE a good sangria. Seriously, with the drinks that are being featured today, I’m not sure what to make for my pool time!
I love Sangria and your recipe is just beautiful!!
Sangria and clerico (made with white wine) were all the rage years ago. There was not a single party that didn´t include either of those, especially in the summer. But the soda is new, and wonderful, twist to the ones I know!
I could drink a gallon of this!
Uhm. Yes please. Like… now. This recipe is calling my name!
I love fresh fruit in sangria. Looks beautiful and delicious!
Gorgeous sangria! I’ll just take a bowl of boozed up fruit…YUM!!!!
I love sangria, and yours looks beautiful!
Yummy ! Don’t have wine at home now, or I would have made it 🙂 ! looks lovely too !
What I love about sangria is that it not only tastes good, it is so pretty with the fruit in it. You captured that so well here. And great tip on serving it with frozen fruit.
Brings back memories of Summer potlucks! Except not a mish mash of bottom-shelf booze LOL
I will take a large glass of the sangria please 🙂 it looks fantastic!!!
Yum! I absolutely love sangria, and creating it at home is always a fun treat…fresh fruit floating in my glass? Yes please!
My favorite part of sangria is eating all the yummy fruit out of it. I love how simple this recipe is!
This looks just perfect!! One of my favorite summer drinks is Sangria!!
Great way to kick off sangria season!
Yum! Just last summer, I started an “annual” tradition of a big sangria party. I used cheapo boxed wine since it was such a crowd, but I should whip up a batch just for the hubs and I with Beaujolais!
YUM! There is nothing better than a pitcher of homemade Sangria. Your recipe is perfect.
Anne, I don’t think I can put into words how much I adore sangria. I love that you used soda in here for that extra fizzy sweet touch. I can’t wait to make this and sip it while sitting on my patio.
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