Wednesday, March 3, 2010

cocktail hour {white wine sangria}

I'm dying for summer to get here and although spring is just a few weeks away, it's still snowy and gray here in Boston. One of my favorites for early summer is white wine sangria... it's really light so it's perfect for a warm day. Here's a fun recipe for 'white wine california citrus sangria' from Michael Chiarello.

white wine california citrus sangria

- 3 bottles pinot grigio
- 1 1/2 cups brandy
- 3/4 cup orange liqueur
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 blood orange, thinly sliced
- 3 kumquats, sliced
- 1 lime, thinly sliced

In a large pitcher, combine the wine, brandy and orange liqueur. Pour in the sugar and stir thoroughly to mix. Add all citrus slices, combine well. Allow to sit 1 hour before serving so that the flavors can meld together.

Image via the Food Network.

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