Ra Sushi
An Asian twist on the drink features sake and merlot mixed with raspberry liqueur, triple sec and blackberry brandy. $7.50 a glass (pictured).
Rocca’s Mexican Grill
The Mexican spot turns out generous pitchers of classic, can’t-go-wrong red or white sangria. $5 a glass, $20 a pitcher; $15 a pitcher on Wednesdays.
Macarena Tapas
Glasses of sangria at this affordable stop are studded with a mix of apples, oranges and seasonal berries. $1.99 a glass, $12.95 a liter, $18.95 for a 1.75 liter.
Tango
Champagne sangria with apples, strawberries, peaches, oranges and a scoop of vanilla ice cream blurs the line between drink and dessert. $24.95 a pitcher.
Meson Sabika
Bartenders add an extra layer of flavor by mixing peach, mango or pomegranate liqueur into the traditional white sangria recipe. $6.25 a glass, $26.95 a pitcher.
Samantha Nelson is a Metromix special contributor. metromix@tribune.com
