Midnight Sangria
Midnight Sangria
The color of this delicious sangria may be dark and moody but its flavor is bright and crisp. Melon liquor and citrus agave add a fruity pop to pinot noir, and cognac gives the cocktail a nice depth. This recipe is from Yard House in Orlando, Florida, and was originally published in the Orlando Sentinel.
Prep Time
8
minutes
Cook Time
2
minutes
Servings
6
Total time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 bottle pinot noir
- 3 ounce melon liquor
- 3 ounce cognac
- 3 ounce clover honey syrup (recipe follows)
- 3 ounce citrus agave (recipe follows)
- orange slices and fresh pomegranate seeds, for garnish
- 1 1/2 ounce boiling water
- 1 1/2 ounce clover honey
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce agave nectar
Directions
- Step 1: To a large pitcher, add 1 bottle pinot noir, 3 ounces melon liquor, 3 ounces cognac, 3 ounces clover honey syrup (recipe follows) and 3 ounces citrus agave (recipe follows). Stir to combine.
- Step 2: Serve over ice and garnish with orange slices and fresh pomegranate seeds.
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 1 1/2 ounces boiling water and 1 1/2 ounces of your favorite clover honey until dissolved.
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 ounce fresh lime juice, 1 ounce fresh lemon juice and 1 ounce agave nectar until combined.