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
