Cocktail Recipe: (Late) Summer Clear Sangria

Party Pleaser

There’s nothing simpler or more crowd-pleasing than mixing up a pitcher of sangria for a party. And most of the prep can be done in advance. With this recipe from Strip House at Westminster Hotel, use your favorite white wine and any variety of fruit you like (or have on hand!). Let it chill until party time; top off with a splash of club soda before serving.

Summer Clear Sangria

1/3 cup Brandy
1/3 cup Peach Schnapps
1 1/2 T Sugar
2 (750-milliliter) bottles of White Wine
1 Lemon, thinly sliced
1 Navel Orange, quartered and sliced
1 Green Apple, cored and sliced
1 Ripe Peach, peeled and sliced
4 Strawberries, sliced
1 (12-ounce) bottle club soda

Combine brandy, peach schnapps and sugar in a large pitcher; stir to dissolve sugar. Stir in wine and fruit. Chill at least 2 hours or until cold. Top with club soda before serving.

Courtesy of Jono Moratis, Food & Beverage Director, Strip House at Westminster Hotel in Livingston, NJ