Sangria

By Tamipri

Sip this sangria slowly to beat the heat of a summer afternoon.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle (750ml) fruity dry red wine
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 2 Tbs. sugar
• 2 lemons, thinly sliced
• 2 oranges, thinly sliced
• 3 cups sparkling water
• Ice cubes as needed

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:
In a large pitcher, combine the wine, brandy, sugar, lemons and oranges and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the sparkling water and stir to blend. Fill 4 glasses with ice and pour the sangria into the glasses. Serve immediately.

Serves 4.

Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Savoring Series, Savoring Spain & Portugal, by Joyce Goldstein (Time-Life Books, 2000).