1/15/07

Sangria Recipe


Sangria

3/4 bottle red wine (Merlot or Cabernet)
3 oranges, sliced
2 strawberries, washed and stems removed
1/4 cup sugar
1 and 1/2 cans lemon lime soda (the original recipe actually calls for carbonated lemonade but it is difficult to find in the United States. Lemon lime soda is a good substitute though)
1 cup Cointreau

Pour the wine into a large pitcher. Add 6 orange slices and 8-10 strawberries. Add the sugar. Mix well and let it sit for approximately 30 minutes. Just before serving, add the Cointreau, soda and a lot of ice. Mix well.

Fill tall, individual serving glasses with ice. Add an orange slice and 2 strawberries to each glass. Pour sangria over the fruit to serve.

**Note: Some people substitute Triple Sec for the Cointreau as the Cointreau can be quite expensive. Both are orange liqueurs but I definitely prefer the taste of the Sangria with the Cointreau. Rather than use Triple Sec, I suggest booking an international flight for yourself so you can buy the Cointreau in a Duty Free store. You'll save a lot of money and it's a great excuse for a weekend getaway!

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