Saturday, July 18, 2009

Summer Sangria


I had a really good Sangria a while ago. I don't drink it often, but when I do, I remember how much I enjoy it. It always seemed like a lot of trouble to make though. I came across this recipe for Emeril's Sangria and thought I'd bite the bullet and just try it for a family party we were going to have. It does look a little intimidating because of all the ingredients but really it was pretty easy to throw together and definitely worth the effort, it was a hit! I'm sure I'll be making it again this summer and thought I'd share the recipe here if anyone else wants to try it.


Sangria
Ingredients
1 (750-ml) bottle red wine
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup orange flavored liqueur (recommended: triple sec or Grand Marnier)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 orange, thinly sliced
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
1 unwaxed apple, cored, and cut into thin wedges
1 (750-ml) bottle sparkling water, chilled

Directions
Combine everything but the sparkling water in a large plastic container or glass pitchers. Cover and chill completely, 1 to 2 hours. When ready to serve, add the sparkling water.

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Now that looks absolutely refreshing. I could drink a pitcher of that in this hot Florida weather.
Thanks so much for sharing also:)

Mom said...

Thanks for the recipe. I gave you a quickie link because I love sangria.

http://blogquickies.blogspot.com/2009/07/yummy-drink.html

Wenny said...

Wow! It really looks quenching. I'm gonna give it a try or more likely I'll get hubby to prepare it. He's my home bartender. :)

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