Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Snout Bag Sangria

Here's the Snoutbagger's Boozy Sangria Recipe:

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ready In: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Serves: 3-4 (1-2 hobos)

INGREDIENTS
1 orange
1 lemon
1 lime
½ cup white sugar
2 cups spiced rum (Captain Morgan™)
1 bottle (750 milliliter) GOOD QUALITY dry red wine (e.g. Cabernet Sauvignon)
1 cup orange juice (no pulp)
12 oz. ginger ale (Canada Dry™)

*Optional: Add additional fruit (strawberries, grapes, etc.). Porous fruits will absorb the rum.

DIRECTIONS
Chill fruit, rum, wine, orange juice, and ginger ale.
Slice lemon, lime, and orange into thin rounds and place in a large bowl (or glass pitcher).
Pour in the rum and sugar; spread sugar evenly on fruit (both sides).
Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours to develop flavors.
When ready to serve, crush fruit lightly with a wooden spoon and stir in wine, orange juice, and ginger ale.
Serve in a clear glass over ice.

**Optional: Serve with 1 shot Grand Marnier™, or float shot on top.