Sparkling White Sangria

Sparkling White Sangria
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Depending on the ingredients, sangria can be a light thirst-quencher or a potent cocktail that can set heads spinning. Brandy, gin or vodka are likely to find their way into a sangria along with wine. This delicious, bubbly mix combines Cava, a Spanish sparkling wine with orange liqueur, brandy and citrus.This recipe is from Columbia restaurant in Orlando, Florida, and was originally published in the Orlando Sentinel.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
1
minute
Servings
4
servings
Sparkling White Sangria recipe - The Daily Meal
Total time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2 of a 750-milliliter bottle of cava sparkling wine, such as freixenet semi-sec sparkling wine
  • 7 ounce lemon-lime soda, such as sprite
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup (see notes)
  • 1 1/4 ounce orange liqueur, such as gran torres orange liqueur
  • 1 1/4 ounce brandy, such as tres torres brandy
  • 2 orange quarters
  • 2 lime quarters
  • citrus slices and cherries, for garnish (optional)
Directions
  1. In a large pitcher, mix 1/2 of a 750-milliliter bottle of sparkling wine, 7 ounces lemon-lime soda, 3/4 ounce simple syrup, 1 1/4 ounce orange liqueur, 1 1/4 ounce brandy, 2 orange quarters and 2 lime quarters.
  2. Pour into glasses. Garnish with citrus slices and cherries, if desired.