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Super Sangria

Timeless Snacks & Starters
Prep time:
10 minutes, plus chilling
Cook time :
none

Get the party started with glasses filled with sparkling ginger ale, cranberry juice and pieces of fresh fruit.

Get the party started with glasses filled with sparkling ginger ale, cranberry juice and pieces of fresh fruit.

Ingredients

Serves 20 

  • 1 medium tart apple, scrubbed
  • 1 medium seedless orange, scrubbed
  • 1 medium lime, scrubbed
  • 1 jar (10-ounce) maraschino cherries without stems, undrained
  • 3 cups cranberry juice, chilled
  • 1 bottle (1 liter) ginger ale, chilled (about 4 cups)
  • 1 bottle (750 ml.) white wine or 3 cups white grape juice, chilled
Directions
  1. 1

    Core the apple and cut into 1-inch pieces. Cut the orange and lime in half. Cut each half into 1-inch pieces.

  2. 2

    Place the apple, orange and lime pieces in a punch bowl or large glass pitcher. Pour in the cherries and cranberry juice.

  3. 3

    Slowly pour the ginger ale and wine into the fruit mixture in the bowl. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

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Grandma's Secret Tip

Grandma's Secret Tip

For a tropical twist, substitute an 8 ounce can of pineapple chunks for the apple pieces.

Serving Suggestion

Serving Suggestion

Serve this festive drink with tortilla chips and salsa before a meal of sizzling steak fajitas with bell peppers and onions.

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