This citrus fruit sangria makes a pitcher of spring or summer cocktails for a party or a dinner for four. Double the recipe in two pitchers for a party.
Course aperitif, Cocktalis
Cuisine Spanish
Dish Type Cocktail
Ingredient orange, red wine
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Servings 8servings
Author Diane Brown
Ingredients
4-5large Valencia navel orangescut into 2-inch chunks, skin left on
2lemonscut into 2-inch chunks, skin left on
1limecut into 2-inch chunks, skin left on
1/4cupsugar
1 750bottle of good quality red wineI like to use a rioja or nebiola
1cupof good quality brandy
2teaspoonsof cinnamon
1cinnamon stick
Instructions
In a large pitcher, crush the citrus fruit with the sugar, using a muddler or wooden spoon. Add the wine, brandy, cinnamon and cinnamon stick, and mix well. Chill for 30 minutes and serve over a few ice cubes.