Simple Summer Sangria Spritzer
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 750 ml . bottle red Spanish wine , or other light bodied red wine
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice ,
- 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp simple syrup
- 1 orange thinly sliced and more for garnish
- 1 lime , thinly sliced and more for garnish
- 2 ounces brandy , optional
- citrus/orange flavored sparkling water
- sweetened cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Make simple syrup using a one to one ratio of sugar and water, bring to a boil in a saucepan, stir to dissolve sugar and store in the refrigerator to cool, (I used 1/2 cup of each, sugar and water)
- Place the finely sliced orange and lime in a pitcher and add the fruit juices, cooled simple syrup and wine then place in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hrs.
- Serve in chilled glasses if possible, fill 3/4 with wine and top off with sparkling water.
- Garnish with additional orange and lime slices and cherries.
- Prepare a day ahead if possible