Description[]
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
After the last of the sangria has been poured, enjoying the wine-infused orange wedges is a special treat.
Ingredients[]
- 1 (1.5-liter) bottle dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 2 tablespoons Triple Sec
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 5 whole cloves
- 3 whole allspice
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 8 orange wedges
- 5 lemon slices
- 5 lime slices
Directions[]
- Combine 1/2 cup wine, brandy, liqueur, and sugar in a 2-quart glass measure.
- Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until mixture is warm; stir to dissolve sugar.
- Stir in remaining wine, juices, cloves, allspice, and cinnamon.
- Chill at least 2 hours.
- Strain mixture into a pitcher, and discard spices.
- Just before serving, stir in sparkling water and remaining ingredients.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)