The recipe was excellent. My only recommendations are that unless you like a spicy sangria, don't chill more than 4 hours (I chilled it overnight before taking out the allspice and cloves). Also, if you don't think it's sweet enough, I added some more orange juice and grenadine. It was very well received when served. (Hint: I also chilled my glass pitcher before I served it to help keep the sangria cold). I think this recipe is great for a pre-meal gnoshing of small plates or hor d'ourves.
Easy Sangria
Photo: Karry Hosford
After the last of the sangria has been poured, enjoying the wine-infused orange wedges is a special treat.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 199
- Calories from fat: 0.0%
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated fat: 0.0g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.6g
- Carbohydrate: 15.8g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.9mg
- Sodium: 10mg
- Calcium: 18mg
Ingredients
- 1 (1.5-liter) bottle dry red wine, divided
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 2 tablespoons Triple Sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 5 whole cloves
- 3 whole allspice
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 8 orange wedges
- 5 lemon slices
- 5 lime slices
Preparation
- Combine 1/2 cup wine, brandy, liqueur, and sugar in a 2-quart glass measure. Microwave at high 1 minute or until mixture is warm; stir to dissolve sugar. Stir in the remaining wine, juices, cloves, allspice, and cinnamon. Chill at least 2 hours.
- Strain mixture into a pitcher, and discard spices. Just before serving, stir in sparkling water and the remaining ingredients.
Easy Sangria Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Alcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- CUISINE: Mexican, Spanish
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Meatless, Low Saturated Fat
- COOKING METHOD: Microwave
- OCCASION: Cinco de Mayo
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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