Name: Sangria
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1/2 cup brandy; 1/2 cup Cointreau; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup orange juice; Sugar, to taste; 1 bottle dry red wine (like Rioja, Merlot, or Zinfandel); Garnish: Orange and lemon slices

Fill a glass pitcher or punch bowl with this fun, fruity wine-based aperitif.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup brandy

1/2 cup Cointreau

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup orange juice

Sugar, to taste

1 bottle dry red wine (like Rioja, Merlot, or Zinfandel)

Garnish: Orange and lemon slices

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a glass pitcher or punch bowl. (Recipe can be increased; mix 1/2 cup brandy, Cointreau, water, and juice each for every bottle of wine used. )