Direct from Las Ramblas in beautiful Barcelona!
During our recent return trip to Spain, we discoverd a delightful twist on an old favorite, all the rage at the tree lined sidewalk cafes on the wide boulevards of one of the finest cities in the world. Sangria made with the local Cava (fermented in the bottle - just like champagne - but drier and lighter than it's French rival).Refreshing and delicious, just right after a day of siteseeing, shopping, snacking, whatever.... AND deceptively simple to make.
This treat just debuted at our shop during our quarterly Gallery Night this summer in Milwaukee, and of course, we ran out before the night was over!
Mix in a pitcher with ice cubes:
- 1 bottle spanish cava (champagne or sparkling white wine will do, too)
- 1/2 liter (or about 2 cans) cold lemon lime soda like 7up or Sierra Mist, diet or regular [club soda also works well, for a more sophisticated and less sweet taste]
- 1 quart of fresh squeezed (not from concentrate) cold orange juice
- slices of fresh limes, fresh lemons, and fresh oranges
- a few sprigs of fresh mint leaves
Pour and serve cold in large goblets, either strained or over ice.
!Salud!
