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sangaree

sangaree

9.9
A sweet alcoholic drink made with red wine and orange or lemon juice and soda water
  • noun
  • /ˌsæŋəˈri/
  • Archaic
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  • He ordered a refreshing sangaree to enjoy on the sunny patio.

Examples

  • I enjoyed a refreshing sangaree by the pool.

  • At the party, pitchers of sangaree were served alongside finger foods.

  • The bartender recommended a sangaree for those who enjoy fruity cocktails.

  • Have you ever tried a sangaree at the beach?

  • At the summer party, guests enjoyed a refreshing sangaree made with red wine and fresh orange juice.

  • The bartender mixed a delicious sangaree that perfectly balanced the sweetness of the wine with citrusy flavors.

  • For our picnic, we decided to bring a pitcher of homemade sangaree to share with everyone.

Synonyms

sangria
vssangaree
12 4.3

A cold drink of red wine mixed with juice and pieces of fruit

is the sweeter citrus version served with soda water

How Alcoholic

spirit
55 2.5
cocktail
288 2.8
wine
∞ 1.0
sangaree
  • Archaic
9.9
beer
∞ 1.0
soft drink
40 1.0

Surface Forms

sangaree singular
sangarees plural

Etymology

Sangaree comes from the Spanish word sangre ('blood') and is related to sangria, because the drink is red like blood. That's why a sangaree is a sweet red-wine drink often mixed with orange or lemon juice and soda.