Perfect Sangria

Perfect Sangria
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Sangria is an inexpensive option for enjoying a fruity and refreshing drink. Gather together your favorite red or white wine with fruit chunks, fruit juice, soda water and brandy or rum to create a delicious beverage you can't get enough of.This recipe is by Alpana Singh and was originally published in the Chicago Tribune.
Prep Time
1.15
hours
Cook Time
1
minute
Servings
6
servings
Perfect Sangria
Total time: 1.17 hours
Ingredients
  • 1 (25 ounces) bottle of red or white wine
  • 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice (or to taste)
  • 1 cup diced oranges
  • 1 cup diced green apples
  • 1 cup diced bartlett pears
  • 1 cup other fruits if desired (mango, peaches, grapes, cherries)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
  • a couple of cinnamon sticks if you like a spicier taste
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup brandy or rum (optional)
  • 1/3 cup flavored liqueur such as grand marnier, peach schnapps or pama pomegranate liqueur (optional)
  • 1 cup lemon-lime soda
Directions
  1. In a glass jar, add 1 cup of oranges, apples, pears, and other fruits, along with 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup brandy or rum.
  2. Allow the fruit to marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  3. When you are ready to serve, pour the mixture into a punch bowl or a jug filled with ice, mix in 1 cup lemon-lime soda to desired sweetness.