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Cherry Sangria

A hearty sangria, perfect for bringing the warmth of Portugal into the coldest winter’s day.

Ingredients

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  • 500ml chilled sparkling shiraz (you can also use non-sparkling shiraz)
  • 500ml chilled orange juice
  • 2 tbsp tequila
  • 2 tbsp grenadine
  • splash of Tabasco sauce
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 500g cherries
  • 2 limes, cut into eigths
  • 2 blood oranges, sliced
  • Mint leaves to garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the lime wedges and the slices from one of the oranges into your jug. Add half the cherries. Halve the remaning cherries and add them to the rest of the fruit.
  2. Add the cinnamon stick, grenadine, tequila and tabasco
  3. Muddle the fruit to express some of the juices.
  4. Add the orange juice and sparkling shiraz and stir well.
  5. Place a slice of orange and a few mint leaves in each glass and pour the sangria over.
  6. Serve immediately.
  7. Olé!