SPANISH SANGRIA

SPANISH SANGRIA: Submitted by: Kimmo Vallema | Date Added: 18 Dec 2020 Ingredients:

2 tablespoons (25 g) sugar
3 tablespoons (45 ml) water
1 orange, unpeeled, chopped and seeded, plus orange slices for garnish
1 apple, unpeeled, cored and diced
3/4 cup (180 ml) orange juice, plus more to taste
1/3 cup (80 ml) brandy (optional)
1 bottle (750 ml) dry red Spanish wine
Ice

Cooking Instructions:

In a small saucepan, whisk the sugar and water over medium heat until the sugar dissolves into the water to create a simple syrup. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a large glass pitcher and add the chopped orange. With a muddler or wooden spoon, press down on the orange pieces to release some of their juices. Add the diced apple.

Add the orange juice and brandy, if using, and stir for 30 seconds. Add the red wine and stir to incorporate. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

When ready to serve, add ice to the pitcher and serve in glasses over ice. Garnish each glass with an orange slice.