Sweet summer sangrias for sipping in Edmonton
While the origins of sangria remain mysterious, and the exact ingredient list flexible, everyone can agree on one thing: It’s an absolutely exquisite drink that almost everyone enjoys. Whether you prefer red or white, with brandy or triple sec, berries or citrus fruit, there is delicious sangria out there for you to sip at a restaurant in Edmonton.
Joey Restaurants
11228 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton AB T5K 2V2Their summer sangria is a blend of red or white wine with Spanish brandy, fruit juices and fresh fruit. Three-and-a-half ounces of alcohol will cost you only $7.50, making it a bargain. And, on Saturdays, sangria is on special for $6 a pop — which is amazing, considering how delicious it is. The fruit flavours really stand out, making it taste sweet and fresh without being too saccharine.
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
10065 100th Street, EDMONTON AB T5J 0N6With one of the most gorgeous patios in the city, it’s no surprise that the Confederation Lounge at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is so good at mixing up a summer staple like sangria. The bartender creates red and white sangria, but combines three wines for each. The red includes a blend of merlot, syrah and pinot noir for a slightly spicy sangria. The white wine mix is sauvignon blanc, pinot gris and chardonnay. Each kind is blended with lemon juice, orange bitters, sugar and soda water, then steeped with fresh lemon, lime and orange.
Sugar Bowl Coffee & Juice Bar
10922 88 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6G 0Z1The sangria here is simple but pleasant. It comes by the glass, and contains orange juice, red wine, citrus fruit and Triple Sec. At only $7.50 for two ounces of alcohol, it’s a steal of a deal. And, it tastes like summer in a glass, so enjoy it on the Sugar Bowl’s delightful outdoor patio while basking in some sweet summer sunshine.
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