Traditional Sangria

 
  Perfect summer cocktail. Goes well with grilled food. Use lighter wine for lighter fare. Adjust the sugar level to suit your taste.


Tradional Sangria

Ingredients
• 1 1/2 cups rum
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 thinly sliced orange
• 1 thinly sliced lemon
• 1 thinly sliced lime
• 1 bottle dry red wine
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice


Preparation:

Mix rum and sugar together in a large glass pitcher until sugar is dissolved. Add sliced fruit. Let sit for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator and add red wine and orange juice. Stir well and serve chilled.