Sangria Lightened Up!

Name: Sangria Lightened Up!
Ingredients: 1 1/2 liters dry red wine divided; 2 tablespoons brandy; 2 tablespoons triple sec orange-flavored liqueur; 1/3 cup sugar; 2/3 cup fresh orange juice fresh squeezed would be awesome!; 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh squeezed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed; 5 whole cloves; 3 whole allspice; 1 cinnamon stick 3-inch; 2 cups sparkling water chilled; 8 orange wedges; 5 lemon slices; 5 lime slices

14 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 liters dry red wine divided
2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons triple sec orange-flavored liqueur
1/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup fresh orange juice fresh squeezed would be awesome!
2 tablespoons lime juice fresh squeezed
2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
5 whole cloves
3 whole allspice
1 cinnamon stick 3-inch
2 cups sparkling water chilled
8 orange wedges
5 lemon slices
5 lime slices

Directions

1

Combine 1/2 cup wine, brandy, liqueur, and sugar in a 2-quart glass measure.
2

Microwave at high 1 minute or until mixture is warm; stir to dissolve sugar.
3

Stir in the remaining wine, juices, cloves, allspice, and cinnamon. Chill at least 2 hours.
4

Strain mixture into a pitcher, and discard spices.
5

Just before serving, stir in sparkling water and the remaining ingredients.