Sangria

The French term sang-froid literally means cold-blooded, but these two idioms have different connotations: murderers and snakes are cold-blooded, but pool hustlers display sang-froid. Different yet again is someone of a sanguine temperament—someone who “takes heart” when faced with a challenge, someone who is optimistic and even amorous. All these sang words derive from the Latin sanguis, meaning blood, as does the Spanish sangria, the name of a beverage made from, among other things, wine as red as blood. English adopted the word sangria about thirty years ago, although since the early eighteenth century the word sangaree, which derives from the same Spanish source, has been used in English as the name of a slightly different beverage made from red wine, spices, and sweetener.


Embrace the vibrant spirit of a Spanish hot-weather beverage known as sangria. This delightful concoction combines the richness of red wine with an array of invigorating fruit juices. Sangria’s versatility allows for numerous variations, each infused with its own unique blend of flavors. Popular not only in Spain but also in Mexico and various other parts of Latin America, sangria captivates palates with its refreshing and vibrant character.


 


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