Fruity Sangria Spritzer
Fruity Sangria Spritzer
Ingredients
For the Sangria Base
- 3 1/4 cups dry red wine, such as Merlot or Pinot Noir
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
For the Fresh Fruit
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 apple, cored and diced
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
For Serving
- 1 1/2 cups sparkling water, chilled, or club soda
- ice, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the fresh fruit: Thinly slice the orange and lemon. Core and dice the apple. Hull and slice the strawberries.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large pitcher, combine the dry red wine, brandy, orange juice, and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add all of the prepared sliced orange, lemon, diced apple, and sliced strawberries to the pitcher with the liquid mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and the fruit to infuse the sangria. This step is crucial for optimal taste.
- 5
To serve, fill individual glasses with ice. Pour the chilled sangria mixture about two-thirds full into each glass. Top off with sparkling water or club soda to taste for a refreshing spritzer effect. Garnish with extra fresh fruit if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
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Fruity Sangria Spritzer
Ingredients
For the Sangria Base
- 3 1/4 cups dry red wine, such as Merlot or Pinot Noir
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
For the Fresh Fruit
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 apple, cored and diced
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
For Serving
- 1 1/2 cups sparkling water, chilled, or club soda
- ice, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the fresh fruit: Thinly slice the orange and lemon. Core and dice the apple. Hull and slice the strawberries.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large pitcher, combine the dry red wine, brandy, orange juice, and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add all of the prepared sliced orange, lemon, diced apple, and sliced strawberries to the pitcher with the liquid mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and the fruit to infuse the sangria. This step is crucial for optimal taste.
- 5
To serve, fill individual glasses with ice. Pour the chilled sangria mixture about two-thirds full into each glass. Top off with sparkling water or club soda to taste for a refreshing spritzer effect. Garnish with extra fresh fruit if desired.
⏱️ 5 min