Bomb Ass Sangria
Ingredients
- 2 bottles rioja wine tempranillo, garnacha, or pinot noir
- 1 cup brandy E & J VSOP brand works just fine
- 1 cup orange juice I prefer to use fresh oranges
- 3-4 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 oranges, rind left on, cut into thin rounds
- 2 meyer lemons, rind left on, cut into thin rounds
- 2 apples, skin on, cored and cut into chunks
Instructions
- Mix the fruit, juice, sugar, and brandy into a pitcher and let sit for an hour or overnight for optimal results.
- Next morning add in the wine and let sit at least for at least an hour to let the flavors marinate!
- I like to let it sit for additional 4 hours. Serve over ice and top it off with club soda for a lighter version.
Notes
- Can use pears, plums, or cherries----your favorite fruits.
- Let fruit, sugars, and brandy marinate for an hour to overnight before adding in the wine.
- Top it off with a little port wine, triple sec or Cointreau for added complexity and a sweet orange flavor.
- Use fruity, bold, semi-dry red wine (preferably from Rioja region)
- Serve over ice topped with club soda for a lighter version
- Store for up to 5 days in airtight container