Description
Hot summer day? How about a booze-laden fruity wine punch? Try Sparkling Sangria, it’s the bubbly life of the party!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cut fruit (citrus, berries, melon)
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup sugar, honey, or simple syrup
- 1/2 cup liquor (brandy, triple sec, light rum, liqueur)
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup juice (orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit)
- 1 bottle sparkling wine
- 1 cup mix (sparkling water, soda water, or 7up) optional
- Garnish: fruit slices, mint, basil
Instructions
- Cut your fruit, add to a large jug or pitcher.
- Add your sugar, liquor of your choice, and juice. Stir gently then let stand at room temperature for one hour to masticate fruit.
- Pour in your chilled sparkling wine and (if you have room) the mix (or you can add it to the glass or skip it altogether; like I do!).
- Serve Sparkling Sangria immediately over ice. Garnish with sliced fruit, basil or mint, or all three!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 Minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Spanish