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Summertime Sangria
Summer 2023
A classic Sangria involves red wine, fresh fruit, sugar, ice, sparkling water or pop and a generous pour of Spanish brandy. This version sticks to club soda and swaps in sweet red vermouth for the usual brandy and sugar, making a lighter drink with less alcohol. As for fruit, orange and lemon are essential while half a peach (peeled and sliced) or a handful of strawberries is a delightful addition. One or two dehydrated orange, lemon or pineapple wheels intensify the fruitiness—jars of them can be found at Cocktail Emporium in Toronto (cocktailemporium.com).
Cut an orange in half. Squeeze one half into a jug. Cut the other half into slices and add to the jug with half a lemon, also cut into slices. Muddle the fruit to release juices and oils. Add 3/4 cup (175 mL) sweet red vermouth and a bottle of red wine. Stir well. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. For each glass, serve over ice with a splash of club soda and a little of the fruit as a garnish.