Sparkling Sangria

Name: Sparkling Sangria
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
Ingredients: 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved; 1 cup blueberries; 1 cup raspberries; 1 cup quartered small strawberries; ½ cup chopped nectarine (about 1); ⅓ cup brandy; 1 cup apricot nectar, chilled; 1 (750-milliliter) bottle cava, chilled

8 Ratings
6 Reviews

Flavor this cava-and-brandy-based sangria with blueberries, cherries, raspberries, strawberries, nectarine, and apricot nectar for a sweet summer cocktail that tastes as good as it looks.

By Jackie Mills, MS, RD

Recipe by Cooking Light August 2013

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Recipe Summary

Yield:

8 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
1 cup blueberries
1 cup raspberries
1 cup quartered small strawberries
½ cup chopped nectarine (about 1)
⅓ cup brandy
1 cup apricot nectar, chilled
1 (750-milliliter) bottle cava, chilled

Directions

Step 1
Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large pitcher, and chill for at least 2 hours. Stir in 1 cup nectar and wine. Serve immediately.

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Chef's Notes

Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine with less acidity than Champagne; you may substitute another sparkling wine, such as prosecco, if you prefer. Top each beverage with a mint sprig for a fragrant garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

153 calories; calories from fat 3%; fat 0.5g; saturated fat 0.1g; mono fat 0.1g; poly fat 0.2g; protein 0.9g; carbohydrates 17g; fiber 2.7g; iron 0.5mg; sodium 2mg; calcium 13mg.

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Wen129

07/26/2015

Agree with the other reviewers...not enough flavor. Felt like 99% of the brandy was absorbed by the fruit and the flavor did not come through in the drink. It looked beautiful and tasted fine but nothing special.

sukeedog

07/05/2013

We liked this but I agree with the reviewer who found it to be a little dry/boring. I wasn't 100% into it either - I like to taste all that brandy-soaked fruit with every sip of my sangria, but the flavor just didn't come through for me.

CarrieLMB

05/30/2013

Pretty good. 2 WW Pts per cup. Pour 2 cups over ice and added .5 cup Black Cherry Seltzer. Yum!

Isandra

07/08/2012

It's a good recipe but it felt a bit dry tasting. Not 100% into it. Will probably add some splenda to it to make it taste better.

jennyr15375

07/29/2009

This was great for a small get together. The only thing I didn't like was how the raspberries got so smushy. I left them out the second time I made it, and it was perfect. I also used Prosecco instead of cava.

AMarieB

06/18/2009

I made this for my bunko group, and the first batch was gone in less than two minutes. I used Peach Champagne because Cava wasn't immediately available in our area. It is a definite repeat! We loved it!

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