Sparkling White Sangria
Sparkling White Sangria
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
Total time: 6 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
- Step 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.
- Step 2: Pour into glasses. Garnish with citrus slices and cherries, if desired.