Recipes
Sangria
6 servings
40 minutes total
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Ingredients
- 1 orange, for slices
- 1 lemon, for slices
- 1 sweet apple
- 4 oz brandy (or cognac)
- 4 oz orange juice
- 4 oz triple sec
- 1 (750 mL) bottle dry red wine (such as merlot)
- ⅛ cup superfine sugar
- 1 cup club soda
Steps
- Slice orange and lemon thinly; cut apple into ½-inch cubes. Place all fruit in serving pitcher.
- Add brandy, orange juice, triple sec, wine, and sugar; stir well. Let stand 30 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve in ice-filled cocktail glasses, topped with club soda.
Other Preparation Methods
Make it white.
Follow original recipe, but substitute white wine for the red.
Add a touch of summer fruit flavor.
Substitute mango or peach nectar for the orange juice.
Food pairing.
Serve with Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Salad with Raspberry-Blue Cheese Crostini.
If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.