sugar plum sangria, dancing in their heads
did you know that yesteryear’s christmas sugar plums were actually not plums at all? i never did, until i researched this post. apparently, sugar plums are a mish mosh of minced dried fruits mixed up in oats and brandy, and then rolled in sugar. i suppose the round ball shape gives it a resemblance to the plum. so, how cool would that be to garnish a glass of sugar plum sangria with a ready made, pre-slit sugar plum? in theory, this festive garnish should happily slide right on to the lip of the glass. so, yea, lemme know how that goes as i haven’t had a chance to test it.
did i mention that something so allegedly delicious has to be ruled by the one and only, drum roll, venus of course. the plum is ruled by venus, and hence therein lies the connection. but this tipple is especially fitting for the bull because this sugary delicacy is so steeped in tradition–just like taurus, (known more for its traditional values than than any other sign!) let it be known that sugar plum sangria is a taurus! here’s a recipe to make sugar plum garniture befitting a libational masterpiece:
SUGAR PLUM SANGRIA:
btl plum wine
3 c plum juice
1/2 cup triple sec
1 c brandy
1/2 lime
3/4 ss
3 c chopped winter fruitstir in pitcher, for extra flavor allow to sit overnight. pour over ice in glass and garnish with a sugar plum.
Well, Gwen, you’ve done it again. You’ve got visions of sugar plums dancing in the head of this Taurus Moonie.
You never cease to amaze!
cj
Comment by cjwright — December 20, 2009 @ 5:44 pm
cj—you are sooo sugar plum sweet : )
Comment by Gwen-Intoxicated Zodiac — December 22, 2009 @ 10:03 pm
it is of course wise to always use recycled products because you can always help the environment,.
Comment by szkolenia firmy — December 1, 2011 @ 9:15 pm