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.