My sister shared this recipe with me a long time ago, and I’ve been thinking about it with the hot summer days we’ve had around here. I’m hoping to mix up a batch soon!

Hello again! It’s Roni, your trusty cocktail making friend. Today’s cocktail is all about sharing the citrus, and it would be perfect for your next social gathering (helloooooo Labor Day festivities!). This recipe was easy to prep and very invigorating to sip while relaxing with friends and family.

Sweet Orange Sangria

Ingredients

• 6 Valencia oranges

• 2 bottles (750 ml) of Pinot Grigio

• 1 cup club soda

• 1/2 cup brandy

• 12 ounces of strawberries

• 1 pint of raspberries

• 1 apple

• 1/2 cup sugar

• Tools: juicer, pitcher, stir stick

Directions

• Zest one orange and combine it with the sugar in a small bowl. Rub sugar and zest together with your fingers until fragrant.

• Juice 4 of the oranges, making sure to remove any seeds or pith.

• Slice the remaining two oranges, strawberries, and apple.

• In a pitcher, combine wine, orange juice, club soda, brandy, apple, strawberries, raspberries, and sliced oranges. Stir well. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for 1–3 hours to chill.

• Put the orange-sugar mixture on a plate. Using a wine glass or short glass, run a piece of orange along the rim of each glass. Then, place each glass rim in sugar until fully coated.

• Serve with ice and fruit.

Note: Make sure to chill the sangria in the refrigerator for 1–3 hours to give the liquor and juices a chance to fuse together. It’s hard to believe, but this sangria will get even better as it sits longer…

Well there you have it. I hope you enjoy this drink for your next summer party or evening on the porch.

XO –  Roni

(Recipe via How Sweet It Is)