Sparkling Citrus Sangria
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Recipe type: Cocktails
 
Ingredients
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) red wine - Merlot, Malbec, Syrah/Shiraz are all good choices
  • ½ cup Cointreau (or triple sec)
  • ¼ brandy
  • 2 oranges
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 limes
  • Sparkling wine/Cava/Prosecco/Champagne
  • Lime wheels for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a large pitcher, stir together the red wine, Cointreau, and brandy. Juice 1 of the oranges, strain and add. Slice the remaining orange, lemon and 2 limes and stir into the wine mixture. Cover and refrigerate for two hours, but better overnight.
  2. Serve chilled (over ice dilutes the booziness) and top with sparkling wine. Garnish the glass with a lime wheel.
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