There is a magical quality about summer. The sun, the beach, the sea. And of course, the refreshments. Every culture has a typical refreshing alcoholic beverage to sip at barbecues and afternoons sitting on the beach. The English have Pimms, the French have Pastis, the Argentinians have Pisco. Here in Spain, we have Sangria.
Sangria. The sound of the word fills you with the hopes and promises of long summer nights. A sweet blend of wine and brandy with fresh fruit thrown in, the drink is evocative of a day on the beach.