Doubleshot: Classic and Nonalcoholic Sangria

Classic Sangria

INGREDIENTS

1 bottle (24 ounces) of robust red wine
Juice of 1 orange
Juice of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lime
1/3 cup sugar
1 apple, cut into wedges
1 lemon, cut into thin slices
1 lime, cut into thin slices
4 ounces orange liqueur
Ginger ale or club soda to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine the wine, orange liqueur, citrus juices, sugar and fruit in a pitcher.
2. Stir well and allow to sit.
3. Before serving, add the ginger ale or club soda.
4. Serve with ice.

Fresh Sangria (alcohol-free)

INGREDIENTS

Apple juice, enough to fill 2 ice cube trays
1 bottle (32 ounces) white grape juice
¼ cup sugar (optional)
2 peaches, cut into slices
1 cup watermelon, cut into small squares
1 green mango, cut into small cubes
3 cups sparkling apple cider
Mint leaves for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Fill 2 ice cube trays with the apple juice and freeze.
2. Mix the grape juice, sugar and fruit in a large pitcher and allow to sit for 2 hours.
3. When ready to serve, add the cider and the ice cubes; garnish with mint leaves.

To learn more about me or my recipes, visit me at DenisseTable and at AARP, where I am a chef and nutrition expert.

Other recipes by Denisse:
Pastelón de Yuca y Pollo
Mango Tart
Venezuelan-style Chicken Pot Pie (Polvorosa de pollo)
Coconut Rice and Sauteed Snapper Fillet With Mojo Picón Sauce
Cod in Tomato Sauce
Mexican Shredded Chicken in Smoky Tomato Sauce
Pulled Chicken with Jalapeño-Honey Mustard Panini
The Mexican Tamale: A Delight for the Palate
Shrimp Asopao with Pigeon Peas