Sangria, a mixture of red wine and various fruits, is a refreshing and cooling beverage best served on hot, sunny days. Properly Chilling the sangria ensures that the wine and fruit flavors properly blend to create a perfect, ruby-red finished drink. The chilling process also gives the wine time to soak into the fruits.
Instructions
1. Rinse the orange and lemon thoroughly in cool water because the fruit peels are included in the drink. Place the fruit on a cutting board and cut them with a sharp knife into bite-size chunks.
2. Pour the red wine, brandy and sugar into the glass pitcher. Stir well with a wooden spoon to dissolve the sugar. Add the orange and lemon chunks and stir gently. Cover the pitcher lightly with plastic wrap to keep out other odors, then place the pitcher into the refrigerator. Chill it overnight to allow the flavors to blend and develop.
3. Remove the sangria from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before serving. Add approximately a dozen ice cubes and the ginger ale. Stir gently to blend, then allow the mixture to sit for 15 minutes so the ice cubes further chill the drink. Pour into sangria glasses, if available. Serve and enjoy.
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