It’s time to take a break from present wrapping and Christmas baking, light some candles, and enjoy a chilled glass of sangria.
Generally made with wine, fresh fruit and juices, sangria is a real party pleaser.
This year though, why not give this boozy beverage a merry makeover? Infuse your liquid libation with herbs, and spices or get in the holiday spirit by adding a shot or two of liquor.
With its countless combinations, sangria can be enjoyed all year round. It's refreshing in the hot summer months and rich and flavorsome in winter time too.
Here are just six of the sensational sangria recipes you can treat your family and friends to this holiday:
• Caramel Apple Sangria
• Mojito Sangria
• Frosty Berry Sangria
• Greek Island Sangria
• Christmas Cider Sangria
• Chocolate Sangria
Celebrate National Sangria Day on December 20th by not only raising a glass but also by preparing sangria-inspired desserts and sweet treats.
There has never been a better time to get creative with sangria ice cream, jam, mousse, truffles, brownies, cobbler and more.
So let’s Say Salud to Sangria!
Gordon Rock is the author for hundreds of cookbooks on delicious meals that the 'average Joe' can attempt at home. Including, but definitely not limited to, the Amazon Prime bestseller "Smoking Meat: The Essential Guide to Real Barbecue".
Rock is also known for other well-known titles such as "Making Fresh Pasta", "Hot Sauce", "The Paleo Chocolate Lovers" and "Vegan Tacos", just to name a few.
Rock has been nominated for various awards and has recently been offered a 'Question & Answers' column in Food and Wine Magazine that will give him a greater medium to respond to all the queries readers may have after attempting his recipes. He has also been honored by the Institution of Culinary Excellence for his outstanding recipes.
Gordon Rock grew up in the outskirts of Los Angeles in California, where he graduated from the Culinary Institute of America with honors. He still resides there along with his wife and three kids. He operates a non - profit organization for aspiring cooks who are unable to finance their culinary education and spends practically all his spare time either in the kitchen or around his desk writing.