5 Great Sangria Pairings

What better way to capture the feeling of beautiful sunsets or bright, endless days spent at the beach than with a delicious glass of Pura Sangria The drink has been called “summer in a glass” for a reason! It’s a year-round favorite, but one that’s especially warranted during the summer, where hot, sunny days call for a truly refreshing solution.

Whether you opt for white or red, this fruity, festive take on traditional wine is sure to cool you down, serving as an elegant yet playful pairing for a variety of dishes. Keep reading for five key combinations you’re sure to enjoy:

Pura Ginger & Brie

White Sangria with Brie—it’s hard to find a better duo! Pura Ginger’s bright, acid touch plays nicely against Brie, a famously soft, creamy cheese. The two complement each other well on any day, but when you add sangria to the mix, magic really starts to happen.

Pura Ginger & Creamy Pasta

Another go-to for white sangria is buttery, creamy dishes—meals that are mild enough to let the wine’s unique, sharp edge shine through. As effervescent as it is sweet to enjoy, Pura Ginger will match well with Blackened Chicken Pasta. The creamy sauce (mixed among bowties, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and asparagus) is actually made with white wine, making it an especially apropos pairing to enjoy.

Pura Ginger & Lobster

Finally, seafood has long been a favored complement to white wine—so why not try Pura Ginger with a Lobster Roll? The tender, chilled lobster meat is mild in flavor (perfect to balance off against the bright “zing” of the wine-and-fruit medley), and is sweeter than counterparts like crab. That sweetness makes it perfect for the lush flavors of your White Sangria!

Pura Sangria & Steak

It’s been said before—that red wine goes with red meat, white wine with white. Though there are certainly many exceptions to this rule, you really can’t go wrong by following the classic pairing of red wine (or in this case, Red Sangria) with a tender steak of your choice. Its bolder flavor makes it a worthy anchor to the juicy, oak-grilled taste of a Sirloin Steak or New York Strip, for example.

Pura Sangria & Tapas

Want to pay homage to sangria’s Spanish roots—the tradition of tapas, small, shareable dishes enjoyed from open-air cafes. Red Sangria was made for these kinds of meals, and it pairs deliciously with red meat. It’s a trip to the Mediterranean in two easy steps.

These are just a few of the delicious ways to pair Pura Sangria—but really, it’s hard to go wrong with just about any combination.