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When it comes to wine-based drinks, the sangria and a cup of warm mulled wine hold a special place for their significant role in completing special occasions. Whether it is the holiday season that needs something soothing and cosy, or the summer that seeks refreshing and light, both drinks serve their purpose well.
Mulled Wine
A delightful warm beverage made by bringing red wine to heat with a host of spices, fruits and sweeteners – mulled wine is one of the most popular drinks during the holiday season. Perfect for the winter due to its use of cinnamon, cloves, star anise and nutmeg – all of which are warming spices, the drink also uses seasonal citrus fruit and a splash of brandy or rum. The process of infusing flavours without allowing the alcohol to evaporate, is the idea behind the warm, aromatic drink perfect for cosying up indoors. It's a popular beverage during winter holidays in many cultures and regions around the world. Interestingly what makes mulled wine different than sangria is its European roots, where it is commonly drunk during the winter months. Given the ease of making mulled wine where a mere combination of available ingredients can produce a great beverage, the sangria is a labour-intensive process for preparation.
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Sangria
While mulled wine is typically made of red wine, the refreshing and fruit sangria is an alcoholic beverage that typically consists of red or white wine mixed with chopped fruits. Originating from Spain, the sangria has chunks of chopped fruits like oranges, lemons, apples or berries, and added sugar to make it a summery cocktail. Often chilled and allowed to sit for a few hours as a way of, allowing the fruits to infuse their flavours into the wine, the sangria is typically served cold as a refreshing party drink due to its vibrant taste. The numerous variations of sangria also consist of recipes which incorporate sparkling water or soda for added effervescence. What is also interesting about this cold beverage is that chopped fruit plays a key component to complete the experience, as opposed to mulled wine where fruit is merely infusing its flavours to be strained later. While the sangria is advisably made with good quality wine due to its usage of fresh ingredients, even cheap red wine works for a mulled wine recipe due to the imposing presence of spices.
