Summer Sangria - Best Recipes Ever

By ctozzi

This drink is perfect for sipping… on a hot summer day!

Courtesy of the TV show, “Best Recipes Ever” hosted by Kary Osmond.

Ingredients

• 1 - nectarine, unpeeled
• 1 - orange, unpeeled
• 1 - lemon, unpeeled
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) - granulated sugar
• 2 - whole cloves
• 1 - cinnamon stick, broken
• 1-1/4 oz (35 g) - brandy
• 1 bottle (1 L) - dry red wine
• 15 - ice cubes
• 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) - soda water, chilled (approx)

Preparation

Step 1

Pit nectarine and slice nectarine, orange and lemon; combine in pitcher with sugar, cloves, cinnamon, brandy and 1 cup (260 mL) of the wine.

Cover and chill for 2 to 8 hours. Chill remaining wine.

To serve, add ice cubes to pitcher, pour in chilled wine and stir briskly to blend.

Pour in soda water adding more if desired.

Serve immediately.