Relaxing Book Club Sangria

This delightful Book Club Sangria is a fruity, sweet-tart wine punch, originating from the 1970s and crafted by the members of the Junior League of Houston book club. It's a refreshing blend of red wine, brandy, and citrus juices, with a hint of ginger ale, pineapple, and fresh fruit slices. Perfect for a book club gathering, a summer afternoon, or any social occasion, this sangria is the ideal balance of sweet and tangy flavors.

Relaxing Book Club Sangria

A delightful, fruity wine punch with a sweet-tart flavor, perfect for social gatherings or relaxing afternoons.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 5 oz fruity red wine, such as pinot noir
  • 1/2 oz brandy
  • 1/2 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 2 oz ginger ale
  • 1/4 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 thin slice each of orange, lemon, and lime
  • 1/4 fresh peach, pitted and sliced

Instructions

  1. In a small pot, bring sugar and 1/2 cup of water to a boil, then cook until the sugar dissolves; remove from heat.
  2. Transfer the sugar syrup to a pitcher and let it cool to room temperature.
  3. Add the red wine, brandy, and citrus juices to the pitcher, then cover and refrigerate.
  4. Just before serving, stir in the ginger ale, pineapple chunks, citrus slices, and peach.
  5. Pour into an ice-filled glass, garnish with some of the fruit, and serve immediately.