We’re back in the season for backyard parties, beach hangouts and picnics, so you need some new party favors to wow your friends and family. Sometimes all you need to create great memories is a twist on a favored classic. Let’s talk about sangria.
There is no completely agreed-upon recipe for this drink, because its origins go back to the Roman Empire days of Spain. We are sure that it’s gotten much better since 2000 years ago when terrible water quality was the norm. Some people say it’s just a way to make use of old wine, others add rum to make it stronger, and the soda water is optional as well. So really it’s about having fun and not letting any of your wine go to waste. But you know how we like to do things here, so we’re gonna add cannabis and by the time you finish your glass of this recipe, you’ll definitely be too stoned to argue about the real recipe anymore. If you’re making the white rum/THC infusion completely from scratch, do that part 4 to 7 days in advance so you’ll be ready to make the sangria for the day that you want to drink it.
- 12 grams bud or a high-potent THC tincture
- 1 750mL bottle of white rum
- Cheesecloth
- 3 mangoes
- 3 white peaches
- 1 pound strawberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 cups club soda
- 1 Pitcher
- 1 large glass jar
- 1 sieve or strainer
- Pre-heat oven to 225 degrees.
- Break down buds, spread them on a breaking sheet and decarb in the oven for 25 minutes. (If you are using a tincture, skip steps one and 2).
- Add the decarbed weed to the large glass jar and pour in the white rum. Cover and store in a room temperature area for 4-7 days. You’ll get a better THC extraction the longer you wait and of course based on the quality of the flower you’re using. If you are using a tincture instead, add your desired amount based on the potency of your chosen product and you should be able to start using the rum immediately.
- Cut the mangoes and peaches into small cubes and cut the strawberries into small halves.
- In a saucepan, combine the cup of water, sugar, and half of the cut strawberries.
- Heat and mix until it becomes a syrupy consistency.
- Allow the mixture to cool in the refrigerator.
- Pour the wine, fruit, rum, and orange juice in the pitcher.
- Strain the strawberry syrup and add to the pitcher, then mix thoroughly and store in the fridge for 3-4 hours.
- When you’re ready to serve, add the club soda. Keep a few extra cans or bottles of club soda to top off each individual glass. Enjoy responsibly!
