Sangria Criolla

Sangria Criolla - feels fancy and instantly festive, but sangria is also one of the easiest big-batch cocktails you can make. As the party host, it's a no-brainer. The primary qualification for the wine going into your sangria? That it be cheap! Any red wine that you enjoy drinking is a good candidate, and it shouldn't be expensive. Most sangria recipes call for the wine to rest overnight, or at the very least, for a few hours in the refrigerator. This lets the fruit infuse the wine, letting its juices get in the mix and sweeten up the drink. After a night in the fridge, it will taste mellow

and juicy. Sangria really gets better and better as it sits. First wash and slice the fruit, no need to peel. Drop fruit in the pitcher, next add about ½ cup granulated sugar, 1½ cups passion fruit pulp, 2 cups orange juice, and 1 cup pineapple juice, 1 Lemon-lime soda, stir well for at least a minute until sugar dissolves, add the wine, stir and refrigerate. Hint, you might need two batches. 🍷