Sangria
It doesn't get a whole lot more refreshing than a big pitcher of Summer Sangria. This Spanish summer drink is made with red wine, Contreau, Brandy, oranges, lemon and a touch of sugar. Make a batch for you next weekend entertaining or just for patio sipping.
Servings: 8 glasses
Calories: 148kcal
Ingredients
- 750 ml red wine red wine, dry
- 1/4 Cup brandy
- 1/4 Cup Cointreau
- 1 Cup Orange juice
- 1 Cup carbonated water
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 Oranges halved and cut into slices
- 1 Lemon halved and cut into slices
- Extra fruit slices for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Soak the fruit in the brandy for about 1/2 hour and set aside.
- In a large pitcher, add the wine, Cointreau, orange juice, sugar and brandy with soaked fruit. Stir well and put in the fridge for about an hour to let the flavours blend. Remove from fridge and add the carbonated water. Serve over ice with orange or lemon slices for garnish.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Sangria
Amount Per Serving (1 glass)
Calories 148
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 11mg0%
Potassium 260mg7%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 141IU3%
Vitamin C 40mg48%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.