Post #184307 by Satan's Sin on Sun, Sep 4, 2005 1:51 PM

An update on how the party went, which was great, and due in no small part to the Sangria served. It was consumed completely, and I wish I'd made another batch. Mutinous guests were quelled by an onslaught of Cosmopolitans.

(The Tiki Central contingent was ably led by Mr. and Mrs. Shipwreckjoey.)

I printed out all the recipes on this thread and Mrs. Satan's Sin and I went over them carefully, debated them hotly, soothed our disagreements by actually mixing various batches up and trying them out.

But suddenly the eve of the party was upon us and undecided as I was, as overwhelmed by my chores as I was, I threw caution to the wind and willy-nilly concocted a brand-new recipe, untested. But my hands had learned much from this forum, and taking a lesson from this one and that one I boldly grabbed this ingredient and that and prayed for the best.

Everyone loved it! Young and old, hip and square, the recipe (and seconds) was asked for again and again.

And here it is, which I have christened "The Helpful Tiki Central Forum Sangria."

3 bottles Merlot
1 bottle Brandy (the size that is bigger than a hip flask but smaller than a fifth)
Very generous dollop of Triple Sec
juice of 4 Oranges
juice of 4 Lemons
4 Oranges thinly sliced
4 Lemons thinly sliced
4 Peaches, diced

Combine all into a container. Refrigerate overnight.

Pour into punch bowl. Add a generous dollop of 7 Up. Add ice.

Tiki Central, thank you!