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                                 Sangria

Recipe By     : Ross Parris
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beverages                        Spanish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      fifth         red wine
   1      bottle        soda water (10 ounces)
   1      tablespoon    sugar -- or more, to taste
   2      ounces        brandy -- or more, to taste
   3      large         oranges
   1                    lemon
   1                    peach
   1                    lime

Take one large bowl, suitable for use as a  serving piece.  We use a large
clear plastic bowl.   Add wine, sugar, juice of 2-1/2 oranges, juice of 1/2
lime,  juice of 1/2 lemon. Slice the other 1/2 orange,  remaining 1/2 lemon
and 1/2 lime into rounds;  remove pit from peach and cut remaining fruit
into thin wedges.  Add all fruit to the wine bowl.  Stir.  Cover with
plastic wrap.  Macerate in refrigerator for three hours or more.  Remove,
add bottle of soda and portion of brandy.  Mix gently and serve over ice.

Notes:

Wine - the wine should be somewhat thin and sharp to the taste, as opposed
to rich and fruity (and expensive).  Don't use your "good" wine for this.

Bowl - For festive occasions use a large, pretty bowl with a block of ice.

Other fruits (cherries, apples, pineapple, grapes, strawberries, etc.) may
also be used, but should be cut or sliced to promote maceration.   

Lou's note:   This is a standard afternoon treat when we go for our holiday
at the beach.   Very refreshing.  



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