Ingredients
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- Sangria
- 1 (1.5-liter) bottle dry red wine, divided
- 2 Tbsp. brandy
- 2 Tbsp. Triple Sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup fresh orange juice (fresh squeezed would be awesome!)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lime juice
- 2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 5 whole cloves
- 3 whole allspice
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 8 orange wedges
- 5 lemon slices
- 5 lime slices
Instructions
- Combine 1/2 cup wine, brandy, liqueur, and sugar in a 2-quart glass measure.
- Microwave at high 1 minute or until mixture is warm; stir to dissolve sugar.
- Stir in the remaining wine, juices, cloves, allspice, and cinnamon.
- Chill at least 2 hours.
- Strain mixture into a pitcher, and discard spices.
- Just before serving, stir in sparkling water and the remaining ingredients.