Sangria

Sangria

This cocktail from Spain is perfect for big summer parties, fall gatherings, and holiday festivities. Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Bottle of red wine (Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rioja, Zinfandel)
  • 1 Lemon cut into wedges
  • 1 Orange cut into wedges
  • Apple slices
  • 1 Lime cut into wedges
  • Big splash of orange juice
  • 2 Shots of triple sec or gin (optional)
  • 1 Cup of raspberries or strawberries or nectarine
  • Dash of Sprite/lemonade

Method

  1. Pour wine into a large pitcher
  2. Squeeze the juice wedges from the lemon, orange and lime into the wine.
  3. Toss in the fruit wedges (leaving out seeds if possible) and pineapple then add sugar, orange juice and gin. Chill overnight. (When Sangrias are chilled around 24 hours in the frig, the flavors really marinate into each other).
  4. Add ginger ale, berries and ice just before serving. (If not chilled overnight, use chilled red wine and serve over lots of ice).
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