Citrus Infused Sangria with a Spicy Twist

This refreshing and zesty sangria is elevated with the addition of a homemade citrus simple syrup and a hint of Texas Pete Hotter Hot Sauce.

Ingredients

2	large lemons
2	large limes
2	large oranges
¾	cup Granulated sugar
1	bottle Malbec wine
⅓	cup Brandy
⅓	cup Triple sec
	1-2 teaspoons Texas Pete Hotter Hot Sauce
1	quart ice cold club soda

Instructions

• 1. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully peel the outermost layers of the lemons, limes, and oranges, ensuring to get a small amount of the zest without removing the white pith. Collect about 1 cup of peeled citrus zest.
  2. Extract the juice from the lemons, limes, and oranges. Place the juice and the peeled citrus zest in a medium saucepan. Stir in the granulated sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove it from heat. Let the citrus simple syrup steep for 30 minutes. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer and refrigerate until chilled.
  3. While the simple syrup is cooling, prepare the red wine base. In a large serving pitcher, combine the bottle of Malbec wine, triple sec, brandy, and the chilled citrus simple syrup. Stir well to mix.

Jul 19, 2024