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Mexican Sangria

By Brett Moore, About.com

Mexican Sangria

Carmen Martinez Banus
Sangria is a traditional Spanish drink that combines wine with fruit and a little sugar. This Mexican version is a similar fruity concotion but has a higher level of alcohol which makes it great for pairing with spicy foods. Always use a decent wine when making sangria, as the wine will be the most prominent flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle Red Wine, preferably Spanish such as a Rioja
  • 1 cup Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or generic Triple Sec
  • 1/2 cup Brandy
  • 1 cup Orange Juice
  • 1 Orange, cut into wedges
  • 1 Limes, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks, drained
  • 2 4-inch sticks Cinnamon (optional)
  • 24 ounces (2 cans) Lemon-Lime Soda
  • Ice

Preparation:

Put all the ingredients, except for the lemon-lime soda and ice, into a large pitcher and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours.

Just before serving stir in the lemon-lime soda and top off with ice. Pour into wine glasses or other nice glasses, straining off the fruit. Garnish each glass with a wedge of orange or lime if you like.

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