Sunday, February 21, 2010

Sala Sabor de Mexico's Red Sangria

2005 Golden Whisk Awards
(Our top 10 recipes of the year)

All the recipes from our story on the perfect summer drink, sangria, were winners. This recipe from Sala-Sabor de Mexico was just different enough to single it out.

Hands on time: 20 minutes  Total time: 3 hours and 20 minutes  Serves: 20

    2 (750-milliliter) bottles shiraz or other red wine 3/4 cup Gran Torres liqueur 1/2 cup triple sec 3/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts granulated sugar and water, boiled until dissolved, then cooled) 1/2 cup orange juice Lemon, lime and orange slices for garnish

In a large pitcher, combine wine, Gran Torres Liqueur, triple sec, simple syrup and orange juice. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 24 hours.
Before serving, stir well to combine, then pour over ice. Garnish.

Per serving: 220 calories, trace protein, 14 grams carbohydrates, trace fiber, no fat, no cholesterol, 98 milligrams sodium.