Fiesta Sangria
Fiesta Sangria, a beverages recipe with simple ingredients and a clear step-by-step method. Home cooking from the Soumac recipe library.
Fiesta Sangria
Ingredients
- 2 Oranges, thinly sliced
- 1 Lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 Lime, thinly sliced (opt)
Method
- Fresh seasonal fruits, such -as seedless grapes, apple -slices, pear slices 1 ga Dry red or white wine 2 c Grand Marnier 1 1/2 c Brandy 2 bn Long-stemmed lemon verbena -(mint and lemon balm may -be added) 1 pk Frozen peaches OR 1 pk Frozen blueberries Club soda or champagne From “The Herb Garden Cookbook” (Gulf, $12.95), by Lucinda Hutson.
- If lemon verbena or lemon balm are unavailable, mint may be substituted.
- Place oranges, lemon, lime and other seasonal fruits in a large container.
- Add wine, orange liqueur, brandy and herbs.
- Cover and refrigerate at least overnight, or up to three days.
- Fill a clear glass pitcher with sangria, adding more freshly sliced seasonal fruits, frozen peaches and/or blueberries and fresh long-stemmed herbs. (Soft fruits such as fresh strawberries or sliced kiwi also may be added before serving.) Pour into wine glasses with a splash of club soda or champagne, a tiny cluster of grapes and a fresh herb sprig.
- Makes about 40 4-oz servings.
- NOTE: Hutson says that if she uses red wine in this punch, she also adds a long stick of cinnamon.
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