Aunt Sandys Sparking Sangria Recipes

SPARKLING WHITE SANGRIA

Steps:

• In a large pitcher, combine the brandy, orange liqueur and sugar. Squeeze juice from one lime and one orange half into the pitcher. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Slice the remaining orange half into thin slices and add to pitcher, then add chopped apples and nectarines. Add the sparkling wine, lemon-lime soda and a large bunch of frozen grapes. Place ice cubes in glasses (do not put them in the pitcher or they'll water the drink down) along with small bunches of frozen grapes and pour sangria over top. Spoon chopped fruit into glasses, garnish with lime slices if desired and serve.
• Note: Superfine sugar dissolves much faster than regular sugar. It is available at most supermarkets. This recipe makes a fairly sweet sangria; if you prefer it dry, use less sugar.

SPARKLING SANGRIA

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water and vanilla. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Discard vanilla bean., Divide the fruits between 2 large pitchers. Add the wine, orange juice, liqueur, Cognac, lemon juice, lime juice and vanilla mixture. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Just before serving, stir in carbonated water.

SPARKLING RED WINE SANGRIA

Steps:

• In a pitcher, stir wine, sugar, orange liqueur and brandy until sugar dissolves. Stir in soda, strawberries, blueberries raspberries and orange. Chill until ready to serve.

AUNT SANDY'S SPARKING PUNCH

Steps:

• Put the fruit into a large pitcher and muddle lightly with a wooden spoon or muddler to release the juices. Add the grape juice, fill the pitcher with ice and stir. Top with seltzer and serve.

AUNT SANDY'S SPARKING SANGRIA

Steps:

• Put the fruit into a large pitcher and muddle lightly with a wooden spoon or muddler to release the juices. Add white grape juice, seltzer, schnapps and wine. Pour into glasses filled with ice and serve.

SPARKLING CHAMPAGNE SANGRIA

Steps:

• Place all fruit and orange juice in a large pitcher or bowl, add wine and allow to sit in the refrigerator for 3 - 24 hours. Right before serving, add champagne.
• Taste; if you'd like it to be sweeter, add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, honey, or agave. Serve and enjoy!