Sparkling Sangria Blanco
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Course : Sangria
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6-8
"Extra-fine" sugar has smaller crystals, which dissolve better in cold liquids. Any summer fruit would be great in this sparkling drink, except watermelon—it makes the drink watery. If time is short, buy cut-up fruit salad in the produce section.
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
4         cups          dry or semi-dry white wine
1         cup           orange juice 
1/4       cup           orange liqueur, such as Triple Sec or Cointreau, or peach brandy 
3         Tbsp.         lemon juice
2         Tbsp.         extra-fine granulated sugar
2         cups          chilled sparkling water 
1-1/2 to 2 cups         sliced peaches, nectarines, oranges, lemons, plums, and/or sweet cherries with stems 
                        Ice cubes
 

Preparation:

1. In a large jar or pitcher stir together white wine, orange juice, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Cover and refrigerate mixture until ready to serve.

2. Just before serving, add the chilled sparkling water and sliced fruits; stir gently. Pour sangria over ice cubes in tall glasses. Add some of the fruit to each serving.

 

Nutritional Information:

204 cal., 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 25 mg sodium, 21 g carbo., 2 g fiber, and 1 g pro. Daily Values: 7% vit. A, 65% vit. C, 3% calcium, and 4% iron.