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May 26, 2013

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Simple Sangria

Simple Sangria

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  • Prep: 4 hr 5 min
  • Cook Time: –
  • Total: 4 hr 5 min
  • Serving: 12 Servings

The name Sangria comes from the Spanish word ‘sangre’ which means blood; enjoy this vibrant colored beverage with spicy Spanish cuisine.

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle red wine
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh orange juice
  • 1/3 cup brandy
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 nectarines, pitted and cut into wedges
  • 1 orange, cut in half then sliced
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 (Kirby (pickling) cucumber), sliced
  • 3 cups seltzer or club soda, chilled
  • Ice cubes

Directions

  1. Place the wine, orange juice, brandy and sugar in a pitcher, and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Add the fruit and the cucumber and then place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to chill.
  3. Before serving, gently add the seltzer, stir and serve over ice.

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