Sangria: Where to enjoy the best sangria in Montreal
Sangria. A Spanish specialty made from red wine in which slices of citrus fruits and spices have been macerated. The sangria became in some way the drink of the summer by predilection. A pitcher of this more or less alcoholic drink lends itself perfectly to a summer evening on a terrace with friends. Traditionally, sangria is a beverage made from a red wine base – although white or rosé sangria is also becoming increasingly popular. The name sangria comes after all from the Spanish word “sangre”, or the French word “sang”, both meaning blood; a direct reference to the deep colour of the drink. Citrus fruits, sugar, spices and in some cases, a bit of stronger alcohol are added to enhance the flavour. The secret of any good sangria: the maceration. It is this process that allows the wine to take full advantage of the flavours that are added.
Sangria joins other drinks with an uncertain past. While it is generally accepted that it comes straight from Spain and Portugal, some believe that it comes from the West Indies, invented by the English and drunk mainly in the colonies at the beginning. The term sangria is now protected by a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin). This means that only sangria produced in a specific part of the Portuguese and Spanish territory can bear the name! Appellation or not, it won’t stop us from continuing to sip the best sangrias in Montreal on a small terrace under the sun.
For more ways to enjoy the nice weather and the summer, you can check out our lists of the most beautiful restaurant terraces, the most beautiful bar terraces and the most beautiful cafe terraces. We really like to sit on terraces whenever the weather permits! You can also consult our list of places to have a drink and good bars.
