SPARKLING SANGRIA

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This is my sixth attempt at re-creating a sangria my friends and I enjoyed at a Pennsylvania inn. We all agree it's as good as-if not better than-the one we remember!-Pam Mele, Franklin, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 32 servings (6 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 vanilla bean, split
SANGRIA:
1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened strawberries
2 medium peaches, peeled and sliced
2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1 medium orange, thinly sliced
1 medium lime, thinly sliced
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
2 bottles (750 milliliters each) dry red wine
2 cups orange juice
2/3 cup orange liqueur
2/3 cup Cognac or brandy
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 bottle (1 liter) carbonated water, chilled

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water and vanilla. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Discard vanilla bean., Divide the fruits between 2 large pitchers. Add the wine, orange juice, liqueur, Cognac, lemon juice, lime juice and vanilla mixture. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Just before serving, stir in carbonated water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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