Mommas-- it's almost Halloween and I am officially getting in the spirit! If you're a regular reader, you'll remember my reluctance to welcome in the fall season a few weeks ago but I have finally come around. My kiddos are super excited! I have one little Buzz Lightyear and one little Catwoman this Halloween! So to get in the spirit, I felt like I needed to make a WITCHES' BREW...or as you know it -- Sangria. But let's call it Witches' Brew for now. This Witches' Brew is actually my perfected original Sangria recipe. And it's divine. Have you ever been to the Mexican restaurant called Abuelo's?? Well if you haven't, you should--seriously it's yum. And I would know!! About a million years ago, or well really ten to be exact, I actually worked at Abuelo's in College Station, Texas as a hostess. Many people have horror stories about their time working in the food industry. However, I can honestly say I became an even bigger fan of Abuelo's from working there. Everything is clean and orderly. Nothing weird happening behind the scenes in the kitchen that you as a customer don't want to know about. Nope. Nada. Every time I went back in the kitchen, my stomach would start growling. Everything always looked and smelled delicious. So take it from me, Abuelo's is worth the visit.
Moreover, Abuelo's makes a fabulous homemade sangria fresh every single day. Yes homemade from scratch every single day. YUM! Several years ago, I set out to make it and tried to remember how it went from my time stalking the bar area. I couldn't remember exactly so I came up with my own version. It's very similar but dare I say even better! It's got a ton of fresh fruit, wine, BRANDY, triple sec, peach schnapps, and you're destined to fall in love with it. I guarantee it. What's also great about it is that it makes enough for about 4-6 glasses so invite some other witches over for some of this brew! ;) Be sure to serve it in some of our "Cheers Witches" wine glasses and it's bound to be a fun and spookylicious time! Here it is girls--- Cheers Witches and Happy Halloween!!
xx Momma Mojito
MOMMA MOJITO'S WITCHES BREW (AKA SANGRIA)
Ingredients:
- 1 Bottle of Red Wine (I used a Cabernet. Use what you prefer, but I recommend a Merlot, Burgundy, or a Cabernet.)
- 4 oz. Brandy -- this is the key ingredient!
- 4 oz. Peach Schnapps
- 3 oz. Triple Sec
- 1.5 oz. Simple Syrup
- Fresh Sliced Fruit: Strawberries--approximately 10, Peaches--2, Limes--2, Orange--1, Lemon--1
- Ice
- Sprite -- to top off each glass (optional)
Directions:
In a large pitcher, throw all your sliced fruit in the bottom. Pour the simple syrup over the top of the fruit. Now, add your wine, brandy, peach schnapps, and triple sec. Refrigerate overnight preferably or at least 2 hours. Take a wine glass and fill halfway with ice. Pour the refrigerated brew along with plenty of fruit slices in each glass filled to about 2/3 to the top. Then, add Sprite to taste and give it a slight stir. That's it! Cheers Witches!!!