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Christmas Sangria

Delicious and sophisticated wine drink.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Spanish
Keyword Christmas Sangria, sangria, wine drink
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • pitcher measuring cups
  • measuring cups

Ingredients

  • 1 750 ml bottle good dry red wine
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 3/4 cup orange juice pulp~free
  • 1/4 cup Triple Sec
  • 1 cup sliced oranges, apples, nectarines, or plums for garnish
  • seltzer, soda, or 7-up for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large pitcher, combine wine, brandy, triple sec and orange juice.
  • Add sliced fruit.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • To Serve: fill wine glass with ice. Pour in sangria and a spoonful of fruit. Top with seltzer.

Notes

For 1 serving of Christmas Sangria, use the following amounts:
  • 6 ounces good red wine
  • 1-ounce brandy
  • 1 1/2-ounce Triple Sec
  • 1 1/2-ounce fresh orange juice
  • 1 slice orange and 1 slice apple or other fruit
  • seltzer, soda or 7-Up
1 ounce = 2 tablespoons
If you don't want to make the Sangria ahead, make sure that the dry wine has been chilled first. You can put all the ingredients except the seltzer in the refrigerator for as long as you like.