Simple Sangria

Name: Simple Sangria
Ingredients: 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rioja reds, Zinfandel, Shiraz we use a cheap shiraz); 1 lemon; 1 orange; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons brandy (one shot); 2 cups ginger ale (or club soda); 1 lemon (or orange, sliced for garnish) (optional)

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rioja reds, Zinfandel, Shiraz we use a cheap shiraz)
1 lemon
1 orange
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons brandy (one shot)
2 cups ginger ale (or club soda)
1 lemon (or orange, sliced for garnish) (optional)

Directions

1

Slice the orange and lemon into thin slices. You can also cut them into smaller pieces (wedges) if you wish. Throw out the ends and any seeds.
2

Pour wine into large pitcher, slightly squeeze fruit juice into the wine. Put fruit into the pitcher.
3

Add the sugar and brandy.
4

Stir and chill overnight.
5

When ready to serve add the ginger ale and stir gently.
6

Add lemon or orange slices as a garnish (optional).