Ahhh...summer, winter...doesn't even matter. What's better than a Sangria? A Sangria Cocktail. Has a bit more kick, but keeps the essence of Sangria. Substituting good ol' Christian Bros. brandy and a cheap-ish full-bodied cab works well, too. This one requires a bit of technique and art to tune it, but here are the basics:
5 oz. Tempranillo (Vega Sindoa is tasty and cheap)
5 1/2 oz. extra sweetened fresh squeezed lemon juice
4 1/4 oz. Lustau Reserva brandy
Shake hard over lots of ice to avoid watering it down. Add an orange slice float in the glass and a brandy splash topper. Mmmm. Delicioso.
(Note: Extra sweet lemon juice can be replaced with concentrated lemonade diluted with equal parts water).
For every 6 oz. lemon juice you make "extra sweet", start with about 4 1/2 oz. lemon juice, add 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 oz. water to come to 6 oz.
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