Judy’s Addictive Sangria Brew

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Judy’s Addictive Sangria Brew

Frozen strawberries, eight or ten––
find a pitcher, toss them in.
Pour Tequila, just to cover.
(Not too much, Tequila-lover!)
Next, Sangria, Kirkland brand.
a third way up the pitcher is grand.

Then orange juice in equal measure,
and then to guarantee your pleasure,
7-Up to fill the place
that formerly was only space.
Let it sit, then stir it up
and pour it in a pre-iced cup.

Guaranteed to please each guest,
but the way I like to serve it best?
Frozen strawberries in lieu of ice.
And the presentation’s especially nice
with bamboo skewer to stab the berry.
Is this drink addictive? Very!!!!

I learned how to make this sangria at a friend’s house in Wyoming and carried it back to Mexico with me where it has become an addiction among my friends, with only one or two hard-core white wine-drinkers abstaining,

Looks like I missed the cutoff date, but this was written for the  dVerse Poets: Recipes in Rhyme

48 thoughts on “Judy’s Addictive Sangria Brew”

  1. lauriedevine52@gmail.com

    Slurp, slurp, says a friend in Mexico!

    We all indeed love this stuff.

    Really good with those hot cheese snacky things!

    Try it, you’ll love it.

    Goes down great even on my delicate tum!

    Laurie

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      1. koolkosherkitchen

        I’ll have to check whether it is Kosher, and if not, mention it in a note. Mine is totally different. The base is red wine, most often Malbec (I don’t like it enough to simply drink it), and I add spiced rum, and more berries than fruit.

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  5. ben Alexander

    Judy,

    The combination of flavors, the clever use of frozen strawberries, and the detailed instructions make it clear that you have a true talent for creating delightful drinks. Your creativity and the story of learning the recipe in Wyoming, then introducing it to your friends in Mexico, add a special touch. It’s not just a drink; it’s a shared experience that brings people together.

    ~David

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    1. lifelessons Post author

      So let me know what you think of it when you make your first batch, David!! I use boxed orange juice..Jumex 100% natural. I imagine the “mex” stands for Mexico, though, so you will probably have to find a substitute. See how confidant I am that you’ll try it?

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      1. ben Alexander

        I appreciate your enthusiasm! I’ll definitely give it a try and let you know how it turns out. As for the Jumex orange juice, I’ll look for a suitable substitute here. I’m confident I can find something close enough. Thanks for the recommendation, and I’ll keep you posted on my first batch!

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    1. lifelessons Post author

      Yes and the tequila is not necessary. I just put it in initially to soak into the strawberries a bit and added the rest of the ingredients hours afterwards. It can easily be left out and the remaining brew has less alcohol in it than rose because it is only 1/3 wine.

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            1. lifelessons Post author

              Yes.. I must admit when I make a pitcher for friends and have a bit left when they leave that I just have to dip into it a bit most days. No temptation if there is a bottle of wine there, though.

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  11. SAM VOELKER

    Well that post got more action than a fuzzy kittycat. I Picked up strawberries and a bottle of sangria, I take you word for it being a great drink because all ingredients appeal to me. Next you may be making a drink with a banana and rum.

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    1. lifelessons Post author

      Slice and freeze a banana. Put in blender with chunks of fresh papaya. You can freeze it beforehand if you wand a milkshake-like Add Rum Anejo to taste and blend. if it isn’t thick enough, add ice at beginning before you blend.

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  17. TamrahJo

    For my ‘mind’ on how to memorize, then fix the recipe, without making a card/looking up? I LOVE the poem! Alas, for whatever reason, tequila is labeled ‘ta-killa’ in my brain and I figure, it’s just something in my physiology cuz I can’t do Agave syrup, either without ‘not feeling good’ and it’s my understanding both products come from same plant?

    Any hoo, you have INSPIRED me to write up some of my fave, tested, long used recipes as POEMS! Sheesh! I should have thought of that!

    Just so, if it’s been awhile, or I’m oober busy? All I gotta do is recite the poem (which is easier for me to remember) and all will be well!

    I’ve had some success with using herbal/EO guidelines as “write the recipe in parts” so it’s easy to remember/scale – Now? Just need to get my faves into rhyming poems or song tunes, with the parts, and walla!

    I hope I get time to try this, in the next few weeks!
    Thanks Judy for the idea! (and the recipe if ever I entertain again and have sangria/tequila guests on the invite list!)

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