Blackberry Sangria

By avaspapa

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh blackberries
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 750 milliliter bottle rose wine
• 1 cup cognac or brandy
• 1/4 cup lemon or lime juice
• 3 cups sliced peaches and/or plums
• Fresh basil sprigs (optional)

Details

Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. For the syrup, in a medium saucepan* combine 2 cups of the berries, the sugar, water, and a dash of salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Strain through a colander, pressing gently without crushing the fruit; discard berries. Cool syrup.

2. For sangria, in a gallon jar or pitcher combine the blackberry syrup, rose wine, cognac, lemon juice, fruit, and a few sprigs of basil, if desired. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.

3. Serve with ice, additional fruit, and basil. Makes 13 cups (26, four-oz. servings).