Bostonians - Sangria in the City

It’s finally getting warm outside (okay, not really, but here’s to hoping). You know what that means – sippin’ sangria in the sunshine! Sangria is the perfect summer drink because it fits in well at any time of day and anywhere you go. Almost every establishment in Boston, and especially if they have a patio, serves sangria. However, not all sangrias are created the same.

Tasca in Brighton makes the best version of the classic red sangria in Boston. Their pitchers appear to be small, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised when you can get 6 or sometimes 8 glasses out of every pitcher.

As far as white sangria goes Olé in Inman Square is where it’s at. They add mango to the usual citrusy fruits to give the sangria a more tropical look and taste.

If you want to immerse yourself in the Spanish culture completely while you imbibe, I suggest heading to Toro, where you can have a delicious sangria to accompany your traditional tapas. You can also try a different Spanish drink – the calimocho, which is a mix of red wine and coke.

Zocalo offers a twist on the usual flavors of lemon, orange and apple by using kiwi, peach, pear, berries and other flavors to mix it up.

Don’t like wine? How about Allagash White? The new Scholars in the Financial District puts a spin on sangria with Kati’s Weissen-gria. It’s made with Allagash White, Sailor Jerry’s, peach liqueur, triple sec, fresh lemon juice and fresh peaches and oranges. Perhaps an improvement on the original? We’ll let you decide.

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