Classic Spanish Red Sangria

Ingredients

• 750 g dry red wine (note 1)
• 1 orange
• 1 lemon (note 2)
• 1 lime
• 1 large apple (note 3)
• 30 g brown sugar (note 4)
• 150 g cognac/ brandy or any other spirits (note 5)
• 1/2 bunch mint (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   peel citrus and juice: With a vegetable peeler, peel the citrus reservingthe skin. Squeeze the juice from only the orange.

2. 2

   bruis citrus peel: Bruise the citrus peel by rolling between your fingers to release the oils and add into the spirits.

3. 3

   infuse spirit: Let it infuse for at least 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Add mint and sugar to a jug along with the spirits. Muddle it like you would a mojito. Let it stand for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   cut apple: Chop up the apple and add into a jug. Followed by ice.

6. 6

   mix drink: Add the spirits, red wine, and orange juice together into the jug with the apples. Give it a stir and garnish with fresh mint and a few slices of citrus.

7. 7

   Serve immediately by pouring into chilled glasses filled with ice, lemon, mint and some apple slices.