Seaside Sangria

 

This simple recipe combines the delicious taste of fresh fruit with the tartness of lime for a refreshingly light sparkling beverage. Enjoy while taking in a summer sunset or while relaxing on your back patio. 

INGREDIENTS 1 Large bottle of inexpensive red wine Juice of one orange Juice of one lime Slices of orange, lemon and lime Optional: whole strawberries, grapes and cherries 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 bottle of chilled sparkling wine cinnamon sticks

 

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine red wine, orange juice, lime juice, fresh fruit, and ground cinnamon in a big pitcher. Mix with large spoon.

2. Fill each glass three quarters full with sangria, and top off with sparkling wine just before serving. 

3. Garnish with cinnamon stick.

 

SERVES 4