
Sparkling Summer Sangria
I live in Montana. Β I live right up against the mountains. Β Needless to say, we experienced Eternal Winter 2014. Β It was amazing the amount of snow that we got week after week. And donβt even remind me about the -29 temp in January. Β YIKES!!
I have been dreaming about summer nights on my gliding bench on the front porch. Β I sit under my hanging basket of flowers and listen to other mowing their lawn and the kids riding bikes all through the neighborhood.
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We live in the most relaxing subdivision filled with school age kids. Β We have several parks, a large pond for swimming and splashing. Β The elementary school is just 2 blocks away. Β Its perfect.
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You know what else is perfect? Β Sipping ice cold sangria while chatting with my family on a summer evening. Β I had my grandparents, cousins, and my aunt over to sample this sangria. Β It was a hit and just the perfect thing to celebrate warm summer nights.
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This Sparkling Summer Sangria uses fresh summer cherries and lots of citrus. Invite over your friends and enjoy and relaxing evening.
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Happy Hosting!
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Sparkling Summer Sangria

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Ingredients
- 1 bottle Merlot
- 1 bottle Cabernet
- 1 cup cherries, pitted
- 2 lemons, sliced thin
- 3 limes, sliced thin
- 2 oranges, sliced thin
- 4 cans 7-Up, chilled
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup Orange Liqueur
- 1 cup brandy
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- In a measuring cup, combine Orange Liqueur, Brandy, and Sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Place fruit in a large pitcher and pour Liqueur mixture over top. Use a spoon to gently mash fruit to release juices and stir.
- Pour Merlot and Cabernet wine over the fruit mixture and stir. Place in fridge for 4-6 hours or until ready to serve (up to 24 hours).
- When ready to serve, carefully pour in 7-Up and stir slowly.
- Fill glasses with ice and serve. Garnish with extra fruit if desired.
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