Holiday Sangria
Description
A clove pomander adds a festive touch to this red wine sangria made with brandy, orange liqueur, and fresh citrus.
Ingredients
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1 (750 milliliter) bottle Rioja red wine
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1/4 cup brandy
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3 (1 1/2 fluid ounce) jiggers orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
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1 large orange
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1 large grapefruit
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1 large lemon
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1 clove pomander
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ice cubes
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1 1/2 cups lemon seltzer water
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2 limes, sliced
Directions
1
Pour Rioja into a large pitcher. Add brandy and orange liqueur. Cut orange, grapefruit, and lemon into wedges. Squeeze juice into the pitcher. Toss in fruit with rinds. Refrigerate until flavors combine, 8 hours to overnight.
2
Add pomander to the sangria several hours before serving.
3
Strain liquid into chilled glasses of ice. Top with a splash of seltzer. Garnish with lime slices.