Classic Red Wine Sangria
By Sharon-2
A pitcher or punch bowl full of fruity sangria gets any party off to a great start! Make the syrup ahead so you can enjoy the party as much as your guests.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- 3 black peppercorns
- 2 allspice berries
- 2 cloves
- 1 whole star anise
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 bottles medium-bodied fruity red wine like Grenache
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup triple sec
- 2 peaches, pitted and cut into small wedges
- 2 nectarines, pitted and cut into small wedges
- Club soda
- Zest of 1 lemon, finely grated
Details
Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 120mins
Preparation
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, allspice berries, cloves, star anise, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Strain into a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large pitcher or punch bowl, stir together spiced syrup, wine, brandy, triple sec, peaches, and nectarines. Refrigerate 2 hours or as long as overnight.
When ready to serve, pour the sangria into ice-filled glasses and top with club soda. Sprinkle with lemon zest and serve.
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