IN this hot weather, a drink of Sangria may be all you need to have fun-filled relaxation. Sangria is a drink made with fruit juices, soda, spices, and sometimes liquor. This delicious fruit-based wine has its traditional heritage well rooted in Spain. 

  While Spain is regarded as the creator of sangria, countries all over the globe have adapted the recipe to make a fruit-filled wine beverage that is refreshing and easy to drink with a wide variety of foods. From the varieties of red wine sangrias, to white wine sangrias, and instant sangrias to rosé-based recipes, the drink is sure to be friendly to the palate.

  Example is the orange sangria that can be prepared with the recipe below.

1 cup orange juice, strained

1.5 litres rose wine

1/3 cup orange-flavoured liqueur (optional)

1/3 cup sugar

1 orange, halved, very thinly sliced

1 lemon, halved, very thinly sliced

250g strawberries, hulled, thinly sliced

2 cups sparkling mineral water, chilled

3 cups ice cubes

Preparation

Combine orange juice, wine, water, liqueur (if using) and sugar in a large bowl or jug.

Stir to dissolve sugar. Add orange and lemon slices Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow flavours to develop.

Adapted from taste.com.au