Sangria 4 Ways Recipe 475

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• 1. Cucumber-Melon In large pitcher, mix 1 (750-ml) bottle dry white wine; 1/2 cup each gin and packed mint leaves; 1/2 English cucumber, sliced; 1/2 honeydew melon, cubed; and 3 tablespoons superfine sugar. Chill at least 1 hour or up to 1 day; to serve, top with 1 cup seltzer. 2. Restaurant-Style Red On tray, freeze 2 cups grapes and 12 ounces blackberries and raspberries. In large pitcher, mix 1 (750-ml) bottle dry red wine, 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup tequila, 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur, 3 tablespoons superfine sugar and 1 orange, sliced. Chill 1 hour or up to 1 day; to serve, add fruit. 3. Tropical Faux-Gria In large pitcher, mix 4 cups pineapple juice; 2 cups each orange juice, cream soda, and pineapple chunks; 1 medium orange, sliced; and 1/2 green apple, thinly sliced. Chill at least 1 hour or up to 1 day. 4. Rosé-White Peach In large pitcher, mix 1 (750-ml) bottle dry rosé wine, 1/2 cup elderflower liqueur (such as St. Germain), 1/4 cup brandy, 1 cup raspberries, and 2 medium white peaches, sliced. Chill at least 1 hour or up to 1 day. No superfine sugar on hand? Make simple syrup: Simmer 1 cup each water and granulated sugar until dissolved; cool completely. Replace every 1 tablespoon superfine sugar with 2 tablespoons syrup. It's great for homemade iced tea, coffee, even lemonade.

Steps:

• In a large pitcher or bowl, mix together the brandy, lemon juice, lemonade concentrate, orange juice, red wine, triple sec, and sugar. Float slices of lemon, orange and lime, and maraschino cherries in the mixture. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor. For a fizzy sangria, add club soda just before serving.