Ingredients
1ozbrandy,(2 tbsp) or cognac
1ozorange liqueur,(2 tbsp), such as grand Marnier
⅓cupsuperfine sugar
1orange,halved
2limes
1smallapple,(such as fuji or honeycrisp), peeled and chopped
1nectarine,chopped
1bottlesparkling wine,chilled, (such as cava, prosecco or champagne)
1cuplemon lime soda
bunchesfrozen grapes
Preparation
In a large pitcher, combine the brandy, orange liqueur and sugar. Squeeze juice from one lime and one orange half into the pitcher. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Slice the remaining orange half into thin slices and add to pitcher, then add chopped apples and nectarines. Add the sparkling wine, lemon-lime soda and a large bunch of frozen grapes.
Place ice cubes in glasses (do not put them in the pitcher or they’ll water the drink down) along with small bunches of frozen grapes and pour sangria over top.
Spoon chopped fruit into glasses, garnish with lime slices if desired and serve.
