Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • Zest ((rind) of 1 large orange)
  • Zest ((rind) of 1 lemon)
  • 1/2 cup Red Martini ((sweet vermouth)*)
  • 1/4 cup Cognac (or Brandy)
  • 3/4 bottle wine ((Spanish Rioja or red wine)**)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar ((optional))
  • 1 can orange Fanta soda (pop or similar orange soda***)
  • 1 can lemon Fanta soda (pop or similar lemon soda***)
  • 4 ice (cubes)

Instruction

  • Use a large glass pitcher, large enough to accommodate the liquid and fruit, when making your sangaria.
  • Place the rind (skin) of the orange and lemon in the bottom of your pitcher.
  • Add the Sweet Vermouth, Cognac, and red wine . If adding sugar, add it now . We did not add the sugar and it was delicious and sweet enough with it.
  • Using a long-handled wooden spoon, stir the mixture well, approximately 15 to 20 seconds.  Pepe also pressed down on the fruit rinds, with the wooden spoon, to help release the flavors as he stirred.
  • Pour in the orange and lemon Fanta soda pops.  Add the ice cubes and stir approximately 3 to 5 seconds.  Pepe says not to add any additional ice.  
  • If making your sangria ahead of time and refrigerating, do not add the soda pops or ice until ready to serve.
  • Serve the sangria in wine glasses of your choice. Add enough sangria to fill the glasses about 1/2 full.
  • Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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