Red Sangria Recipe
- 2 oranges, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, thinly sliced
- 4 cups fresh firm fruits, prepared and sliced as appropriate
- 1 gallon full-bodied dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 1 1/2 cups Presidente brandy
- 2 bunches lemon verbena, washed and stemmed (about 2 cups)
- Fresh soft fruits, prepared and sliced as appropriate
- Club soda, champagne, or sparkling wine
- Combine citrus slices and other firm fruits in a large, nonreactive container. Add wine, liqueur, brandy, and lemon verbena. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or up to 3 days). When ready to serve, put some soft fruits into each wine glass and fill two-thirds full with the Sangria. Top off with a splash of club soda.
