This lightly spiced sangria is packed with green apple and citrus flavor.
Ingredients
Makes 6 to 8 servings
2 green apples (such as Granny Smith), cored, cut into 3/4" pieces
Zest of 1 orange, removed in long strips with a vegetable peeler
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 cinnamon sticks
3/4 cup brandy
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup Cointreau or other orange liqueur
1 750-milliliter bottle Spanish red wine
1 cup (about) club soda
Orange slices
Step 1
Stir apples, orange zest and juice, cinnamon, brandy, lemon juice, sugar, and Cointreau in a large pitcher to combine. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. DO AHEAD:Sangria base can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
Step 2
Add wine to sangria base and stir to combine. Pour sangria over ice, top off with club soda, and garnish with orange slices.
