How to Make Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic beverages are enjoyed by many but can be quite expensive. If you have to make your own alcoholic drink, consider using Sangria. Sangria is a fruit-based wine that makes a refreshing, fruity punch.  Learn a basic Sangria recipe that is quick, easy and delicious. Add your favorite fruits to the punch to enhance the flavor and serve, well chilled.

Ingredients:

• One bottle of red wine (Cabernet Sauvigon, Merlot or Zinfandel)


• One lemon cut into wedges


• One orange cut into wedges


• Two tablespoon sugar


• One shot of Brandy


• Two cups of ginger ale or club soda

1. Pour the wine into the pitcher and squeeze the juice wedges from the lemon and the orange into the wine. Try not to let the seeds get into the wine pitcher. Toss in the fruit wedges and add the sugar and brandy.


2. Chill the wine overnight. Add the ginger ale or the club soda just before serving.


3. Add plenty of ice cubes to the pitcher. 


4. Pour the punch into a punch bowl with a big block of ice so that it can be enjoyed by your friends and family. 


5. Add sliced strawberries, peaches, a handful of fresh blueberries, raspberries or kiwi to the punch. You can also add a shot of gin or rum to the punch.