Easy Sangria

Name: Easy Sangria
Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2 liter) bottle dry red wine, divided; 2 tablespoons brandy; 2 tablespoons triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur); 1/3 cup sugar; 2/3 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 5 whole cloves; 3 whole allspice; 1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks; 2 cups sparkling water, chilled; 8 orange wedges; 5 lemon slices; 5 lime slices

14 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 (1 1/2 liter) bottle dry red wine, divided
2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
1/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5 whole cloves
3 whole allspice
1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
2 cups sparkling water, chilled
8 orange wedges
5 lemon slices
5 lime slices

Directions

1

In a 2 quart glass measure, add 1/2 cup wine, brandy, Triple Sec, and sugar. Place in microwave and heat on high for 1 minute or until mixture is warm. Stir, dissolving sugar, and add remaining wine, juices, cloves, allspice, and cinnamon.
2

Chill for at least 2 hours and strain into a pitcher discarding spices. Stir in sparkling water and remaining ingredients, serve immediately.