Summer Sangria

A perfect addition to any outdoor Summer party is a pitcher of refreshing Sangria. This fruity punch cocktail just seems to taste better under the sun. Sangria is a popular alcoholic drink from Spain and Portugal that typically consists of wine, chopped fruit, a sweetener, and a small amount of brandy. The fruit you use is really up to you but some chopped fruits normally used include: orange, lemon, lime, apple, peach, melon, berries, pineapple, grape, kiwifruit and mango.

Sangria is very simple to make and it’s guaranteed to be a hit at the party. Give this recipe for Red Wine Sangria a try, courtesy of celebrity Chef Bobby Flay:

Directions
Mix all ingredients together and let stand in a tightly sealed container or pitcher for at least 24 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

Ingredients

• 2 bottles red Spanish table wine
• 1 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup triple sec
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 1/2 cup simple syrup, or more to taste (equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves, cooled)
• Orange slices
• Apple slices
• Blackberries
• Pomegranate seeds