A cold beverage made from red wine mixed with fruit, fruit juices, and sometimes brandy or liqueur.
From Spanish 'sangría,' literally meaning 'bleeding.' The word comes from Latin 'sanguis' (blood), referring to the deep red color of the drink with fruit floating in it.
Sangria's name literally means 'bloodletting'—because of its deep red color and the way fruit pieces float in it like... well, you can imagine! The metaphorical name helped it sound exotic and exciting to non-Spanish speakers.
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