SANGRIA – December 20 – National Sangria Day

Serves

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• • 1 750 ml bottle of red wine, Merlot or Shiraz preferred

• • 1 lemon, cut into fourths, seeds removed

• • 1 lime, cut into fourths, seeds removed

• • 1 orange, cut into sixths, seeds removed

• • 2 tablespoons sugar, optional

• ¼ cup brandy

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[directions title=”Instructions”]

1. In a large container add the wine.  Squeeze the lemon, lime, and orange wedges into the container, then drop them in.  Add the sugar, if used, and brandy.  Let sit for 1-4 hours before serving.

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Sangria originated in Spain and Portugal.  This is a traditional dish in Spain – Spanish Baked Fish

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