Christmas celebrations started in advance. Two days back, J brought a home-made cake and later, we participated in a naive but very jolly programme in the college. Although, we are still awaiting the goodies from the neighbours, the yule tide is very much around us.
Today, on the Christmas day, after a long while, got to spend a quiet holiday at home with the husband. Our spirits were high with the prospect of one week of domestic bliss and to raise them further, we decided to celebrate by making Sangria- a Spanish cocktail like a fruit punch. Sangria comes from 'Sang Real' or Royal Blood, an allusion to Jesus and Mary, so appropriate for the festive season.
Here's how to make it:
Take a large glass jug. throw in a pinch of sugar to start with. Squeeze in one lemon and two oranges. That is, cut them in halves, de-seed and then using the palm, squeeze the juice out of them directly in the jug. Throw in some slices of pear, peach, kiwi fruit- whatever you have -plus slices of orange and lemon. Add some white rum and a small bottle of red wine. Let the mixture marinade for a few hours in the fridge. When ready to drink, take the jug out, top it with lots of ice and chilled soda and give it a good stir. Pour out in tall glasses and enjoy with friends.
No friends were around, the two of us emptied the jug ourselves. Hic!
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