Sangria Lightened Up!
Ingredients
1 (1.5-liter) bottle dry red wine, divided
2 Tbsp. brandy
2 Tbsp. Triple Sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
1/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup fresh orange juice (fresh squeezed would be awesome!)
2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lime juice
2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed 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
1
Combine 1/2 cup wine, brandy, liqueur, and sugar in a 2-quart glass measure.
2
Microwave at high 1 minute or until mixture is warm; stir to dissolve sugar.
3
Stir in the remaining wine, juices, cloves, allspice, and cinnamon. Chill at least 2 hours.
4
Strain mixture into a pitcher, and discard spices.
5
Just before serving, stir in sparkling water and the remaining ingredients.
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About
A super delicious fruity, spicy, and yet light version of Sangria. Perfect for a night of tapas or Mexican cuisine! Simply beautiful to look at too! Cheers!!!
Other Names:
Sangria, Mexican, Spanish
Added:
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 6:55pm
