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The Story
One Crazy Night &
A Few Guitar Slingers
This started 50 years ago on a wild and crazy night in Coconut Grove, Florida. Jerry Jeff, Jimmy Buffett and some gonzo compadres were guitar strumming, and decided to make up a batch of Sangria wine. This inspired Jerry Jeff to craft his sing along song that became a cult hit and a show staple. We've made this Sangria based on the recipe created on that night in the song, and in the legacy of Jerry Jeff. We hope you like it as much as we do as I'm sure they did that magical night.
The Song
Sangria Wine
by: Jerry Jeff Walker
When friends come for Saturday night
It's nice to make up some Sangria wine
It's organic and it comes From the vine
It's also legal and it gets you so high
Yeah I love that Sangria wine
When I'm drinking with old friends of mine
Yeah I love to drink with old friends of mine
When we get drunk on sangria wine
CHORUS: Whoa oh oh Woah oh oh I love Sangria wine!
Whoa oh oh Woah oh oh I love Sangria wine!
Start with some wine
Get some apples and brandy and sugar just fine
Old friends always show up on time
That's why you add Sparkling Burgandy wine
Yeah I love that Sangria wine
When I'm drinking with old friends of mine
Yeah I love to drink with old friends of mine
When we get drunk on sangria wine
CHORUS: Whoa oh oh Woah oh oh I love Sangria wine!
Whoa oh oh Woah oh oh I love Sangria wine!
In Texas on a Saturday night
Everclear is added to the wine sometimes
Some nachos, burritos and tacos
Who knows how it usually goes, it goes
Chorus: Whoa oh oh Woah oh oh I love Sangria wine
Whoa oh oh Woah oh oh I love Sangria wine
Yeah I love that Sangria wine
Just like I love old friends of mine
They tell the truth when they're mixed with the wine
That's why I blend in the lemons and limes
Yeah I love that Sangria wine
When I'm drinking with old friends of mine
Yeah I love to drink with old friends of mine
When we get drunk on sangria wine
CHORUS: Whoa oh oh Woah oh oh I love Sangria wine!
Whoa oh oh Woah oh oh I love Sangria wine!
Whoa oh oh Woah oh oh I love Sangria wine!
Whoa oh oh Woah oh oh I love Sangria wine1
The Recipe
An ole friend of mine once asked me
"Hey Jerry Jeff, how do you make your sangria wine?"
I just told him "The recipe is in the song man!"
- Jerry Jeff Walker
Start with some full body wine. Any wine will do, but merlot, grenache or syrah varietals tend to be the freshest, best ones to use. Then add in some fresh cut apples, lemons and lime. Finish it off with some brandy, sugar and some spice. Want some fizz? Add in some Sprite or club soda! If you want ready-to-drink perfection, then try Jerry Jeff Walker's Sangria Wine!
