Summertime is full of outdoor activities, with family and friends enjoying the season. Why not share a refreshing beverage? When mixed with fresh seasonal fruits, you can’t go wrong. I was told by someone from Madrid, “This is the best Sangria I ever had!” A great sangria's secret is ripe fruit and a good rosé.
George Hirsch’s Rosé Sangria
Makes eight glasses
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1 bottle of Rosé wine
1/3 cup brandy
1/3 cup Cointreau or Grand Marnier
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2-4 Tablespoons pure cane sugar
2 peaches, peeled, pitted, and diced
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
Just before serving, add:
2 cups club soda
Garnish with fresh lemon verbena or mint
Combine all ingredients except soda in a large glass container or sangria pitcher. Chill in the refrigerator overnight. Immediately before serving, add 1 cup of ice, and stir the club soda. Ladle or pour into chilled glasses, garnish with a slice of fresh peach, a sprig of verbena, and serve.
