Help! I'm hosting a party and need alcohol advice (College: college, club)

[roadfamily6now]

I am planning on serving Sangria but do you know of Costco sells a Sangria by the bottle or is it only a make it your self kinda thing? I'm running out of time and would like to just be able to open a bottle and alls well.

[tigre79]

They may sell bottled sangria (and regular liquor stores probably do as well), but it kind of misses the point. Sangria is really easy. A bottle of red wine, some fruit, a little sugar, and some club soda or ginger ale is all you need. A bit of brandy is often added, but it isn't essential. And you can use whatever fruit you want, really. It only takes ten minutes to make the real thing! Here's a basic recipe: Basic Sangria Recipe

[LittleJazzyP]

Originally Posted by tigre79

They may sell bottled sangria (and regular liquor stores probably do as well), but it kind of misses the point. Sangria is really easy. A bottle of red wine, some fruit, a little sugar, and some club soda or ginger ale is all you need. A bit of brandy is often added, but it isn't essential. And you can use whatever fruit you want, really. It only takes ten minutes to make the real thing! Here's a basic recipe: Basic Sangria Recipe

I totally agree. I had some pre-bottled "Sangria" once long ago, and it was nothing special.

[roadfamily6now]

Alright alright, I know nothing when it comes to this. I'll make my own. THanks!

[Gungnir]

Originally Posted by tigre79

They may sell bottled sangria (and regular liquor stores probably do as well), but it kind of misses the point. Sangria is really easy. A bottle of red wine, some fruit, a little sugar, and some club soda or ginger ale is all you need. A bit of brandy is often added, but it isn't essential. And you can use whatever fruit you want, really. It only takes ten minutes to make the real thing! Here's a basic recipe: Basic Sangria Recipe

We used to add a bottle of Everclear to give it some punch too.

College days... Good times...

[tigre79]

Originally Posted by Gungnir

We used to add a bottle of Everclear to give it some punch too.

College days... Good times...

[LadyAuke]

My great grandma used to drink those big glass jugs of costco sangria. Everyone would laugh at her for being a lush.
If you do use that, be sure to put lots of fruit in, to make it look prettier. You could also try mixing a red wine with sprite- my mom does that and it's pretty good, though not very alcoholic!