GRILLED STONE FRUIT SANGRIA

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Sangria doesn't have to be a sugary mess. Grilled stone fruit adds a natural caramelized sweetness to this refreshing drink.

Provided by Matt Duckor

Categories     House Cocktail     Sangria     Wine     Red Wine     Fruit     Peach     Plum     Nectarine     Cherry     Brandy     Orange Juice     Cocktail     Summer     Fourth of July     Labor Day

Yield Makes 6 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 9

Vegetable oil (for grill)
2 peaches, halved, pitted
2 plums, halved, pitted
1 nectarine, halved, pitted
12 cherries, 6 halved, pitted, 6 left whole for serving
1 (750ml) bottle red wine
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup simple syrup

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium heat; oil grates. Grill peach, plum, and nectarine halves, flipping once, until lightly charred and tender, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool, then cut into 1" chunks.
  • Muddle grilled fruit and 6 halved cherries in a large pitcher with a wooden spoon. Top with wine, orange juice, brandy, and simple syrup; stir to incorporate. Chill at least 1 hour.
  • Fill glasses with ice. Add sangria and muddled fruit and top each with a cherry.

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