Saturday Sangria: Grilled Citrus and Grape Sangria (#Wine #Recipe #Sangria #Summer #Grill)

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Welcome to Sangria Saturday, where ever Saturday you will find a delicious sangria recipe to go with your weekend reading! Have a recipe of your own? Join the fun and leave us a comment or a link to your own post!  

Cooking out this weekend? Then you should definitely add this sangria to your menu!


Grilled Citrus and Grape Sangria
ACTIVE: 20 MIN  | TOTAL TIME: 1 HR 45 MIN  | SERVINGS: 6 TO 8

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups stemmed seedless red grapes
• 2 oranges, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch wheels
• 2 lemons, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch wheels
• Two 750-milliliter bottles rosé
• 8 ounces simple syrup (see Note)
• 8 ounces brandy
• Ice

INTRUCTIONS

1. Light a hardwood charcoal fire. Put the grapes on a perforated grill sheet or in a grill basket and grill over high heat, tossing occasionally, until they just start to burst, about 6 minutes. Transfer the grapes to a plate to cool completely.
2. Meanwhile, grill the orange and lemon wheels over high heat, turning once, until lightly charred, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool completely.
3. In a large pitcher, combine the wine with the *simple syrup, brandy and grilled fruit and stir well. Refrigerate until the sangria is chilled and the flavors are blended, at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours. Serve the sangria over ice.

* To make simple syrup, combine equal amounts of sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil; simmer, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove the syrup from the heat and let cool completely. The simple syrup can be refrigerated in a glass jar for up to 1 month.

* Original recipe courtesy of foodandwine.com