Sangria
1 bottle of juicy red wine, such as Roquerousse Côtes du Rhone 2000 or JP Vinhos Tinto 2000
1 orange
1 lime
1/2 lemon
3 tablespoons Grand Marnier
1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Ice cubes
6 ounces ginger ale or grapefruit soda
Pour the wine into a large pitcher. Wash the orange, lime, and lemon. Cut them into thin slices and add to the pitcher. Add the Grand Marnier and the sugar. Marinate for a few hours. (The sangria will taste better if you leave it overnight.)
When ready to serve, fill the pitcher with ice cubes, add the soda, and stir well. Serve with a wooden spoon in the pitcher.
White Sangria
1 bottle fruity white wine, such as Famega Vinho Verde 2001 or Las Brisas Rueda 2001
1 pear
1 Granny Smith apple
1 lime
1/2 lemon
3 tablespoons Grand Marnier
1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Ice cubes
6 ounces ginger ale or grapefruit soda
Pour the wine into a large pitcher. Wash the pear, apple, lime, and lemon. Cut them into thin slices and add to the pitcher. Add the Grand Marnier and the sugar. Marinate for a few hours. (The sangria will taste better if you leave it overnight.)
When ready to serve, fill the pitcher with ice cubes, add the soda, and stir well. Serve with a wooden spoon in the pitcher.
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