Grilled Fruit Sangria Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the grill to medium heat.
• STEP 2.Cut the fruits into thick slices, such as peaches, pineapples, and oranges.
• STEP 3.Grill the fruit slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they have grill marks and are slightly softened.
• STEP 4.In a large pitcher, combine the grilled fruit slices, red wine, brandy, orange liqueur, and sugar.
• STEP 5.Stir well to dissolve the sugar and let the flavors meld together.
• STEP 6.Refrigerate the sangria for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to develop.
• STEP 7.Before serving, add ice cubes to the pitcher and stir again.
• STEP 8.Pour the sangria into glasses, making sure to include some of the grilled fruit slices in each glass.
• STEP 9.Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve chilled.

Cooking Tips

• Choose ripe and firm fruits for grilling to ensure they hold their shape on the grill.
• Feel free to experiment with different fruits like watermelon, strawberries, or mangoes.
• For a sweeter sangria, you can add a splash of simple syrup or honey to taste.
• If you prefer a lighter version, you can use white wine instead of red wine.
• To make it a sparkling sangria, top it off with some club soda or sparkling water before serving.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover sangria can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Before serving again, give it a good stir to redistribute the flavors.
• Serve the sangria chilled and consider adding fresh fruit slices as a garnish.