SANGRIA SPRITZERS 3 WAYS
This is an extract from Foodies of South Africa- Kitchen Shortcuts: Recipes for Smarter Cooking by Jean Winshaw, Kelsey Dobie, and Cassidy Nydahl, published by Quivertree Publications, retailing at R390.
Pink, red or white? Whatever your wine choice, we’ ve got you covered!
Each variation serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
For the sugar syrup:
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup hot water
For the white sangria spritzer:
• 2 cups white wine
ESSENTIAL RECIPES- DRINKS
• 3 nectarines, sliced into wedges
• 1 cup raspberries
• 4 star anise
• 4 cinnamon quills
• bunch of thyme sprigs
For the pink sangria spritzer:
• 2 cups rosé wine
• 3 apples, cut into thin rounds
• 1 cup blueberries
• 4 star anise
• 4 cinnamon quills
• bunch of mint sprigs
For the red sangria spritzer:
• 2 cups red wine
• 2 oranges, thickly sliced
• 1 cup strawberries, quartered
• 4 whole star anise
• 4 cinnamon quills
• bunch of rosemary sprigs
For serving:
• lots of ice
• 500ml Valpré Sparkling Spring Water
METHOD
1. Prepare a quick sugar syrup by combining sugar and hot water in a jar and shaking it thoroughly until the sugar dissolves. 2. Allow to cool before use. 3. Fill a large jug a third full with ice, then add the sugar syrup, wine, fruit, and spices. Stir to combine.
4. Just before serving, add Valpré Sparkling Spring Water and stir gently.
5. Pour into large glasses and enjoy!
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