Easy Sangria

lauralie41's Note:

I enjoy sangria and this recipe sounded really good. Found on MyRecipes.com and originated from Cooking Lights magazine. Refrigeration time is cooking time.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 8 3/4 cup

• 1 (1 1/2 liter) bottle dry red wine, divided
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 2 tablespoons triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 5 whole cloves
• 3 whole allspice
• 1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
• 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
• 8 orange wedges
• 5 lemon slices
• 5 lime slices

Directions:

1. In a 2 quart glass measure, add 1/2 cup wine, brandy, Triple Sec, and sugar. Place in microwave and heat on high for 1 minute or until mixture is warm. Stir, dissolving sugar, and add remaining wine, juices, cloves, allspice, and cinnamon.
2. Chill for at least 2 hours and strain into a pitcher discarding spices. Stir in sparkling water and remaining ingredients, serve immediately.

Reviews

[Boomette]

This is a good sangria but for us the spices were maybe too much. We may prefer it without the spices. Thanks Lauralie :) Made for I Recommend tag game

[evelyn/athens]

Loved it - but look at the ingredients!!! What's not to love??? I really think the brandy and the triple sec (actually, I used Cointreau) made this rendition special and potent. The spice mix was perfect.

[NurseJaney]

*Made for Australia/NZ Swap #26 * -- SOOO sorry to be late, but this was an exellent companion for a lovely fillet mignon ! I prepare 1/2 recipe and used 1 Tbsp peach brandy instead of orange, (was what I had), and a tad less sugar. DH and i really enjoyed this, and will keep as our Go To sangria recipe for summer meals. Thanks, Lauralie41, for posting this most satisfying sangria !