A recipe for Fiesta Sangria. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Fiesta Sangria shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
2 Oranges, thinly sliced1 Lemon, thinly sliced
1 Lime, thinly sliced (opt)
Fresh seasonal fruits, such as seedless grapes, apple slices, pear slices
1 ga Dry red or white wine
2 c. Grand Marnier
1 1/2 c. Brandy
2 bn. Long-stemmed lemon verbena (mint and lemon balm may be added)
1 pkg. Frozen peaches OR 1 pkg. Frozen blueberries
Club soda or champagne
Directions
From The Herb Garden Cookbook by Lucinda Huston.If lemon verbena or lemon balm are unavailable mint may be substituted. Place oranges lemon lime and other seasonal fruits in a large container. Add wine orange liqueur brandy and herbs. Cover and refrigerate at least overnight or up to three days. Fill a clear glass pitcher with sangria adding more freshly sliced seasonal fruits frozen peaches and/or blueberries and fresh long-stemmed herbs. (Soft fruits such as fresh strawberries or sliced kiwi also may be added before serving.) Pour into wine glasses with a splash of club soda or champagne a tiny cluster of grapes and a fresh herb sprig. Makes about 40 4-oz servings. NOTE: Huston says that if she uses red wine in this punch she also adds a long stick of cinnamon. "
