Tequila Sangria
When temps are high, this sangria with tequila is the perfect refreshment for those of us who love wine and tequila!
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 bottle of red wine, Rioja, garnacha, Pinot Noir
- ½ cup tequila
- ½ cup Grand Marnier or Cointreau, or triple sec
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice, about 4 limes
- 3 cups sparkling water, about 3 12-ounce cans
Instructions
Make the simple syrup:
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring frequently, until the sugar has completely dissolved and the liquid is clear. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
Make the sangria:
- Wash the orange, slice the ends off, slice it in half, and then into half-moon slices. Transfer the orange slices to a pitcher.
- Pour the red wine, tequila, Grand Marnier (or Cointreau or triple sec), and lime juice into the pitcher. Use a long wooden spoon to stir.
Refrigerate
- Refrigerate the pitcher of sangria for 1 hour. Can be made a day ahead.
Serve
- Pour the sparkling water into the pitcher and stir to combine.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the sangria over the ice. Add a couple of boozy orange slices from the pitcher into each glass and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.05mg
