Regretful Dead
Okay, so the last few blogs have been a wide and weird eye opener to Roquetas De Mar, Almeria, Spain. This will not be, at least not in the same line as the last one was.
The reason for the title, a disgustingly self-induced hang-over and off stomach. Yes, I know you don't want to hear about this. It's too much information, you cry with a cringe! The reason I tell you this is to try by my example to warn you of drinking to many Champagne Sangria's.
Because as every blonde who has ever been in an uncomfortable "After The Office Christmas Party" situation with the guy who fixes the photocopy machine will tell you, Champagne is a killer. Okay, so you may not think that you'll get out of control, after all it's strong stuff, but the bubbles will deceive you and you'll find you head down the toilet at half four the next morning, regretting you ever tried the obnoxiously deceitful drink.
I do have to admitted that is one of the best ways to get there. Especially with Champagne Sangria, because that way you get to savour a range of delightful experiences; 1) Drinking Champoo, darling, sweetie, makes you feel like you were marrying a millionaire tomorrow. 2) There's probably enough fruit in this little get together to considered it your daily allowance. 3) What with the added spirits, even after one glass you'll see the world in a different light and 4) and my personal favourite, confusing the waiter who has never heard of it and making him look like a uncultured philistine.
If you can't afford to enjoy this little luxury in its home country, try the recipe below, it's enough for four:
A bottle of Cava or Brut Champagne.
A double brandy.
A shot of Vodka.
1 can of orange soda
1 can of lemon soda
Strawberries, if in season, cut into quarters.
Apple, in chunks
Orange slices.
Kiwi, again in chunks.
Watermelon, in bite sized chunks.
1 tray of ice.
A large jug.
Put the fruit and the spirits in first, leave them the sit in the alcohol a few minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients. Serve cold with slices of orange or lemon floating on the top of the drinks, a straw and a spoon.
Personally the longer the fruit is in the champagne sangria the better. It gives a tangy nibble after you've finished your drink.
For your traditional sangria, replace the champagne for a good quality Rioja and the Vodka for Gin. Happy drinking, but don't be stupid. I don't need deaths on my conscious, so don't drink and drive. Please, please, please don't drink alcohol if you're underage. Alcohol should be respected and not abused.
Over and out
The reason for the title, a disgustingly self-induced hang-over and off stomach. Yes, I know you don't want to hear about this. It's too much information, you cry with a cringe! The reason I tell you this is to try by my example to warn you of drinking to many Champagne Sangria's.
Because as every blonde who has ever been in an uncomfortable "After The Office Christmas Party" situation with the guy who fixes the photocopy machine will tell you, Champagne is a killer. Okay, so you may not think that you'll get out of control, after all it's strong stuff, but the bubbles will deceive you and you'll find you head down the toilet at half four the next morning, regretting you ever tried the obnoxiously deceitful drink.
I do have to admitted that is one of the best ways to get there. Especially with Champagne Sangria, because that way you get to savour a range of delightful experiences; 1) Drinking Champoo, darling, sweetie, makes you feel like you were marrying a millionaire tomorrow. 2) There's probably enough fruit in this little get together to considered it your daily allowance. 3) What with the added spirits, even after one glass you'll see the world in a different light and 4) and my personal favourite, confusing the waiter who has never heard of it and making him look like a uncultured philistine.
If you can't afford to enjoy this little luxury in its home country, try the recipe below, it's enough for four:
A bottle of Cava or Brut Champagne.
A double brandy.
A shot of Vodka.
1 can of orange soda
1 can of lemon soda
Strawberries, if in season, cut into quarters.
Apple, in chunks
Orange slices.
Kiwi, again in chunks.
Watermelon, in bite sized chunks.
1 tray of ice.
A large jug.
Put the fruit and the spirits in first, leave them the sit in the alcohol a few minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients. Serve cold with slices of orange or lemon floating on the top of the drinks, a straw and a spoon.
Personally the longer the fruit is in the champagne sangria the better. It gives a tangy nibble after you've finished your drink.
For your traditional sangria, replace the champagne for a good quality Rioja and the Vodka for Gin. Happy drinking, but don't be stupid. I don't need deaths on my conscious, so don't drink and drive. Please, please, please don't drink alcohol if you're underage. Alcohol should be respected and not abused.
Over and out
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