sangria
Definition
- Noun:
- A cold beverage: A Spanish drink typically made with red wine, chopped fruit (such as oranges, lemons, or apples), a sweetener, and often a small amount of brandy or liqueur, served over ice and sometimes diluted with soda water or lemon-lime soda.
Usage
- Noun:
- Sangria is a popular party drink during the summer.
- We enjoyed a pitcher of refreshing sangria on the patio.
Examples
- Noun:
- The restaurant's house sangria is made with Rioja wine and fresh citrus.
- She prepared a large bowl of sangria for the barbecue.
Advanced Usage
- "White sangria": A variation made with white wine instead of red wine.
- For a lighter option, try the white sangria made with Sauvignon Blanc and peaches.
Variants and Related Words
- Sangaree (noun): An older term for a similar spiced wine punch, often considered a precursor to sangria.
Synonyms
- Wine punch: A general term for a mixed drink containing wine, fruit, and other ingredients.
Related Phrases
- Sangria pitcher: Refers to the container in which sangria is typically mixed and served.
- He brought a full sangria pitcher to the picnic.
Noun
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sweetened red wine and orange or lemon juice with soda water
