May 29, 2012

cheekydrinks: sparkling sangria

warning: you will want to pace yourself with this. it is seriously awesome. and packs quite a punch. cheers!

sparkling sangria 

  • 3 apples, cored and coarsely diced
  • 1 pear, cored and coarsely diced
  • 3 oranges, juiced and sliced
  • 3 lemons, juiced and sliced
  • 2 cups bourbon
  • 1 cup st. germain
  • 3/4 cup of sugar
  • 1 bottle (750ml) dry white wine
  • 3-4 bottles of cava or prosecco
  • seltzer or french lemonade *optional

dissolve the sugar in the bourbon and st. germain. place the fruit in a large pitcher and pour the bourbon mixture in. cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or overnight.

add the white wine. fill each glass about 1/3 full and then top with cava. if desired, top with seltzer or french lemonade.

serves: 8-12 people

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