Blackberry Sangria
This bright sangria recipe, sweetened with a summer-ripe blackberry syrup, will inspire guests to linger for just one more glass.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
Makes 13 cups
Ingredients
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4 cups fresh blackberries
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 1/2 cups water
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2 750-ml. bottles rose wine
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1 cup cognac
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1/4 cup lemon or lime juice
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3 cups sliced peaches and/or plums
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Fresh basil sprigs (optional)
Directions
1
For the syrup, in a medium saucepan* combine 2 cups of the berries, the sugar, water, and a dash of salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Strain through a colander, pressing gently without crushing the fruit; discard berries. Cool syrup.
2
For sangria, in a gallon jar or pitcher combine the blackberry syrup, rose wine, cognac, lemon juice, fruit, and a few sprigs of basil, if desired. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.
3
Serve with ice, additional fruit, and basil. Makes 13 cups (26, four-oz. servings).
4
*Test Kitchen Tip: Use a nonreactive saucepan, such as Teflon-lined, enamel, stainless steel, or silver. The acid in the berries may react with metal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 109, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 6 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Total Sugar 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 12%, Calcium 1%, Iron 1%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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