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Sangria

I recently had the pleasure of meeting some ladies from the Cottonwood, area who came to the Bistro for a cooking demonstration on hors d’oeuvres and entertaining. I promised them that I’d post the recipes on our web site for everyone to try. So here you are ladies ~ enjoy! SL

1 bottle of red wine, such as Merlot or Cabernet Savignon

1/2 cup of simple syrup
(equal parts sugar and water, simmered until sugar dissolves)

1/4 cup of brandy

1/4 cup of orange liquor
(such as Cointreau, Triple Sec or Grand Marnier)

1 orange, sliced

1 lemon, sliced

Place the lemon and orange slices in a pitcher.

Add the bottle of wine, the brandy and the orange liquor.

Add the simple syrup. Stir well and taste. If you prefer the Sangria a little sweeter, add more simple syrup.

Cover and refrigerate until well chilled. Serve over a little ice.

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