Episode 16

Beyond the Drink: Caitlin Smith’s (Summer) Sangria (S5/Ep.16)

Published on: 15th January, 2021

Caitlin is back sharing her third and final cocktail of the season and schooling us on sangria! If you missed her first two episodes, check out Season 5 / Episode 04 and 14. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Drink… with Caitlin Smith. (cocktail recipe below)


(Summer) Sangria

Makes 1 pitcher (large format drink)


1 cup of vodka, such as Deep Eddy Lemon or Peach flavor

½ cup strawberry syrup (recipe below)

½ cup orange juice

½ cup pineapple juice

1 bottle of a crisp dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)

Assorted fruit, such as sliced peaches, strawberries, lemons

Sparkling water or sparking wine, to top


Combine the vodka, strawberry syrup, orange juice, pineapple juice and wine in a large pitcher over ice. Add any desired fruit such as peaches, strawberries and/or lemons. Top with either sparkling water or sparkling wine, to finish. 


Strawberry Syrup:

Classic equal parts simple syrup, combined with fresh strawberries, cooked down and strained.



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