Cava Sangria Recipe

Method7 steps

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   Step 1: Rinse the apple, oranges (2) and mint (8). Core and thinly slice the apple, thinly slice the oranges, and dice enough fresh pineapple (1 cup) to measure 1 cup. Keep the 1 cup frozen grapes frozen and the cava chilled until serving.

   Uses 1 red apple, thinly sliced · 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced · 2 oranges, thinly sliced · 8 fresh mint sprigs · Water, for rinsing the fresh fruit and mint

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   Step 2: Put the prepared apple, oranges and pineapple into a large bowl. Toss with the 2 tbsp granulated sugar and leave to macerate for at least 10 minutes, until the fruit begins releasing juice.

   Macerate the fruit · 10 minUses Sliced apple and oranges and 1 cup diced pineapple · 2 tbsp granulated sugar

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   Step 3: Add the ½ cup brandy, ½ cup orange liqueur and ¾ cup pineapple juice to the fruit. Add the prepared mint, both cinnamon sticks (2) and the optional star anise (1). Gently muddle the mint and fruit with the back of a wooden spoon.

   Uses Macerated fruit and its juices · ½ cup brandy · ½ cup orange liqueur (Grand Marnier or triple sec) · ¾ cup pineapple juice · 8 rinsed fresh mint sprigs · 2 cinnamon sticks · 1 whole star anise, optional

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   Step 4: If time allows, cover and refrigerate the fruit-and-liquor mixture for at least 1 hour so the flavors mingle. Keep the cava chilled separately and leave it unopened until serving.

   Optional fruit-mixture chill · 60 minUses Fruit, juice, liquor, mint and spice mixture

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   Step 5: For make-ahead preparation, keep the fruit, juice and liquor mixture covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Add the cava only when ready to serve, so it keeps its bubbles.

   Uses Prepared mixture, if making ahead

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   Step 6: Just before serving, add both 750 ml bottles of chilled cava and the 1 cup frozen red grapes to the fruit mixture. Stir gently to preserve the bubbles. Taste and stir in a little extra granulated sugar only if needed.

   Uses Prepared fruit mixture, after the optional refrigerator wait · 1500 ml chilled cava (two 750 ml bottles) · 1 cup red grapes, frozen · Extra granulated sugar, only if needed to sweeten

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   Step 7: Divide the sangria among eight glasses filled with ice, or transfer it to a serving pitcher filled halfway with ice before pouring. Include fruit as desired and enjoy immediately.

   Uses Finished cava sangria · Ice cubes, for serving