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Sparkling Sangria

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Sparkling Sangria
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
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Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine with less acidity than Champagne; you may substitute another sparkling wine, such as prosecco, if you prefer. Top each beverage with a mint sprig for a fragrant garnish.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

  • 1  cup  cherries, pitted and halved
  • 1  cup  blueberries
  • 1  cup  raspberries
  • 1  cup  quartered small strawberries
  • 1/2  cup  chopped nectarine (about 1)
  • 1/3  cup  brandy
  • 1  cup  apricot nectar, chilled
  • 1  (750-milliliter) bottle cava, chilled

Preparation

1. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large pitcher, and chill for at least 2 hours. Stir in 1 cup nectar and wine. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
153 (3% from fat)
Fat:
0.5g (sat 0.1g,mono 0.1g,poly 0.2g)
Protein:
0.9g
Carbohydrate:
17g
Fiber:
2.7g
Cholesterol:
0.0mg
Iron:
0.5mg
Sodium:
2mg
Calcium:
13mg
Jackie Mills, MS, RD, Cooking Light, JUNE 2008

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
jennyr15375
This was great for a small get together. The only thing I didn't like was how the raspberries got so smushy. I left them out the second time I made it, and it was perfect. I also used Prosecco instead of cava.07/30/09

5 stars
AMarieB
I made this for my bunko group, and the first batch was gone in less than two minutes. I used Peach Champagne because Cava wasn't immediately available in our area. It is a definite repeat! We loved it!06/19/09