Amy'S Sangria

Name: Amy'S Sangria
Ingredients: 1 fresh pineapple, skinned, cored, and chopped into large chunks; 1 lemon, seeded and cut into 4 wedges; 1 lime, seeded and cut into 4 wedges; 2 oranges, seeded, 1 cut into 4 wedges and 1 cut into thin slices; 2 peaches, cut into medium chunks (optional); 4 ounces triple sec; 2 ounces brandy, preferably Spanish brandy; 2 ounces simple syrup (see note); 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (preferably Rioja or Shiraz); 3 ounces orange juice, freshly-squeezed (from 1-2 oranges); club soda (optional, to taste); NOTE; simple syrup, is made by adding sugar and water in a 1/1 ratio and stirring until dissolved (over heat if necessary)

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 fresh pineapple, skinned, cored, and chopped into large chunks
1 lemon, seeded and cut into 4 wedges
1 lime, seeded and cut into 4 wedges
2 oranges, seeded, 1 cut into 4 wedges and 1 cut into thin slices
2 peaches, cut into medium chunks (optional)
4 ounces triple sec
2 ounces brandy, preferably Spanish brandy
2 ounces simple syrup (see note)
1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (preferably Rioja or Shiraz)
3 ounces orange juice, freshly-squeezed (from 1-2 oranges)
club soda (optional, to taste)
NOTE
simple syrup, is made by adding sugar and water in a 1/1 ratio and stirring until dissolved (over heat if necessary)

Directions

1

Place about a half of the pineapple, the lemon, the lime, the orange wedges, and half the peaches (if using) in a large pitcher. Add the triple sec, brandy, and simple syrup, and muddle using a muddler or a large spoon. If desired, remove the muddled fruit, squeezing out any liquid. (You can also leave the fruit remnants in, but it looks nicer with them removed).
2

Add the red wine, orange juice, and the rest of the fruit, stirring well. Refrigerate until serving.
3

TO SERVE: Pour desired amount of sangria into glass (or glass filled with ice) and top with club soda (if desired).