Nothing says summertime like a cool tall glass of citrus sangria. 

{Citrus Sangria Cooler}

750 ml. bottle red wine 

{sangiovese, merlot, pinot noir}

½ cup cane sugar

1 lime, cut into slices

1 lemon, cut into slices

6 slices Preserved Oranges, chopped

2 Tablespoons syrup from oranges

6 sprigs fresh mint

In large pitcher add all ingredients and stir well. Let sit for 1-2 hours

or overnight in the refrigerator. Serve in tall glass over crushed ice muddled with a sprig of  fresh mint.  To store, remove mint from pitcher, covered, and keep refrigerated for 2-3 days.

Buona Festa!

Buon appetito! copyright 2010 Alisa Barry