RED SANGRIA

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Provided by Tom Gilliland

Categories     Champagne     Fruit Juice     Liqueur     Wine     Punch     Alcoholic     Cocktail Party     Cinco de Mayo     Drink

Yield Makes 6 to 7 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 oranges, thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 lime, thinly sliced
4 cups fresh firm fruits, prepared and sliced as appropriate
1 gallon full-bodied dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
1 1/2 to 2 cups orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
1 1/2 cups Presidente brandy
2 bunches lemon verbena, washed and stemmed (about 2 cups)
Fresh soft fruits, prepared and sliced as appropriate
Club soda, champagne, or sparkling wine

Steps:

  • Combine citrus slices and other firm fruits in a large, nonreactive container. Add wine, liqueur, brandy, and lemon verbena. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or up to 3 days). When ready to serve, put some soft fruits into each wine glass and fill two-thirds full with the Sangria. Top off with a splash of club soda.

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