What is Sangria?
[[File:Summer Sangria.jpg|thumb|Preparing a bowl of Sangria]] [[File:Red Wine Sangria with lemon, lime, apple, and orange served in a glass - Evan Swigart.jpg|thumb|A glass of Sangria]] [[File:Sangria - Jarras de barro.JPG|thumb|In a restaurant, Sangria is commonly served in pitchers.]] [[File:Sangria (3918621551).jpg|thumb|Sangria, prepared with [[blueberries]], [[lemon]], [[lime]], and other fruit]] '''Sangria ''' ({{IPAc-en|lang|s|æ|ŋ|ˈ|ɡ|r|iː|ə}},{{lang-es|sangría}} {{IPA-es|saŋˈɡɾi.a|}}) is a kind of [[mixed drink]] on the basis of [[red wine]]. The name is protected. Under [[European Union|EU]] regulations, Sangria may only be produced in [[Spain]] and [[Portugal]]. [[Citrus fruit]] and red [[berries]] are commonly added. Some recipes also add spirits to boost the amount of [[alcohol]]. Sangria is usually served cold. According to the EU regulation, Sangria contains between 4.5 and 12% [[alcohol by volume]]. == Variations == Depending on the location, [[cider]] is used instead of red wine. Sometimes, [[sparkling wine]], mostly [[Cava]], is used instead. Other kinds of white wine have also been used. To make the drink suitable for children, the red wine can be replaced with [[fruit juice]] or a [[soft drink]]. The resulting drink then contains no [[alcohol]]. == Common ingredients == Sangria commonly contains the following: * Red wine is the base ingredient, and gives the color. Usually, young wines are used. Recipes with white wine are called ''<nowiki/>'sangría a secas''<nowiki/>' or simply ''<nowiki/>'while sangria''<nowiki/>'. In [[Catalonia]], [[Cava]], a kind of [[sparkling wine]] is commonly used. In [[Asturias]], [[cider]] is common. * [[Sugar]] * [[Lemon|Lemons]] and [[oranges]] * Other fruit: whatever is available at the time. [[peach]], [[apricot]], [[pear]], [[apple]], and [[banana]] are common. * Spices: [[cinnamon]] * [[Carbon dioxide]] * Spirits: Red [[Vermouth]], [[Brandy]] or other [[liquor]] (for example [[Triple sec]]). [[Category:Alcoholic drinks]]