Sangria

Sangria is one of Spain's most famous and beloved drinks. Its origins go back a long way and it is known that there were fruit drinks prepared with wine in Europe long before the 19th century.

The word "sangria" comes from the Spanish word "sangre", meaning blood. This name is due to the deep red color of the drink thanks to the red wine.

In Spain and Portugal, people started mixing wine with fruits and citrus fruits to make it more refreshing, especially during the hot summer months. Fruits such as oranges, lemons and apples combined with the aroma of wine resulted in a very refreshing drink.