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Hand-Blown & Painted Mexican Sangria Set – Vibrant 7-Piece Glassware Collection

Infuse your gatherings with the vibrant charm of this hand-crafted Mexican sangria set! This 7-piece collection features a large, hand-blown pitcher and six matching glasses, all adorned with bold, hand-painted fruit motifs, including bananas, watermelon, and grapes. The set’s vivid colors and artisanal craftsmanship evoke the festive spirit of traditional Mexican culture, making it perfect for serving sangria or other celebratory beverages. 

Set Includes:

• (1) Pitcher: Generously sized at 11" tall x 9" wide (with handle) x 7" diameter, perfect for serving sangria.
• (6) Glasses: Each measuring 5" tall x 3" diameter, just the right size for a refreshing glass of sangria.

Condition:
Good vintage condition with light shelf wear on the bottoms, consistent with age and gentle use. Free of cracks or chips, making this set as durable as it is delightful.

Our Favorite Recipes:

1. Classic Red Wine Sangria

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of dry red wine (like Tempranillo or Merlot)
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup orange liqueur (like Triple Sec)
• 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 lime, thinly sliced
• 1 apple, cored and diced
• 2 cups sparkling water or club soda (added before serving)
• Ice, for serving

Instructions:

1. In the pitcher, combine wine, brandy, orange liqueur, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
2. Add the sliced orange, lemon, lime, and diced apple. Stir gently.
3. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight) to let the flavors meld.
4. Just before serving, stir in sparkling water. Serve over ice in your beautiful glasses.

2. Tropical White Wine Sangria

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
• 1/4 cup coconut rum or white rum
• 1/4 cup peach schnapps
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• 1 mango, diced
• 1 lime, thinly sliced
• 2 cups ginger ale or lemon-lime soda (added before serving)
• Ice, for serving

Instructions:

1. In the pitcher, mix white wine, rum, peach schnapps, and pineapple juice.
2. Add the orange, pineapple, mango, and lime. Stir to combine.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
4. Stir in ginger ale or soda just before serving. Pour over ice and enjoy!

3. Rosé Sangria with Berries

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of rosé wine
• 1/4 cup elderflower liqueur (like St. Germain) or vodka
• 1/4 cup simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 2 cups sparkling lemonade or club soda (added before serving)
• Ice, for serving

Instructions:

1. In the pitcher, mix rosé wine, elderflower liqueur, and simple syrup.
2. Add strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and lemon slices. Stir gently.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and infuse flavors.
4. Before serving, add sparkling lemonade or soda. Serve over ice.