WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE: I love the ease of making sangria. Everyone thinks it is hard to make but it is not. You can make so many fruit combinations.
Sangria
Servings: 6 people
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Ingredients
- 1 bottle inexpensive wine
- ½ cup brandy
- ½ cup orange-flavored liquor, such as Grand Mariner, Triple Sec, etc.
- 1½ cups any combination of fresh fruits cut into bite sized pieces (apples, oranges, berries, peaches or plums)
- Sugar, agave or simple syrup to taste, if desired
- 3 cups sparkling water
- Ice
Instructions
- Mix wine, brandy, chopped fruit, and sweetener (if using) in a pitcher. Chill for at least 6 hours.
- When ready to serve, add ice to glasses, top sangria with sparkling water or seltzer. Pour into glasses and add fruits as a garnish.
Notes
I really think of Sangria as a mix and match drink. It is very forgiving as long as you have the basic ingredients.