How to : Sangria PUNCH

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: Sangria PUNCH

Yeah, I know - by the time you read this recipe, Cinco de Mayo will have come and gone. True, this would have been the perfect Sangria Punch for your party. I know because it IS the Sangria Punch I made at my little holiday gathering. A word of caution, this Sangria punch is called PUNCH for a reason! Moderation is the key. Be sure to pace yourself, eat some Fish Tacos and drink plenty of water. There is an urban myth that mixing liquor with wine makes you sick. This is more likely to be the case with carbonated liquors (beer, champagne,etc.) than with wines.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

A couple bottles of rose wine (depending on the number of guests)
Apple vodka
Pineapple rum
Peach schnapps
Brandy
maraschino cherries
fresh fruit - oranges,
lemon, lime
bar sugar (optional)

Step 1

Sangria is traditionally made in batches. I like to mix mine by the cocktail glass because folks have different tastes. In the bottom of your mixer glass, drop a few maraschino cherries, orange and lime sections and fine sugar (to taste), if you are using it. Muddle. Fill mixer with crushed ice.
Step 2

I prefer a lighter rose when making this Sangria Punch. Feel free to use the red (or white!) wine of your choice. Pour in 4 ounces of wine, 1 ounce apple vodka, 1 ounce pineapple rum, 1/2 ounce peach schnapps, 1/2 ounce brandy. Unlike James Bond, I like to stir it AND shake it! I stir it to get the muddled fruit and sugar well-mixed and then I shake it to bruise and release the flavors of the liquors. Also, shaking your Sangria Punch provides a quick chill.
Step 3

Using a strainer, pour your Sangria Punch into a glass of your choice. Add slices of citrus fruit, pineapple and/or maraschino cherries, stir. Garnish with fruit skewered on a toothpick and serve. Sangria Punch makes any day a Fiesta!