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It’s been two weeks since I published my last light recipe, my goal is to publish one recipe a week.

Today, when I checked AllRecipes page, I realized that the Daily Recipe was my favorite drink – Sangria. This is a very simple recipe that is perfect for the warm nights we will be having this Summer. The fruit can be chosen according to your preferences and remember “Fruit is good and healthy!”

So here is: Stirrings Red Sangria

INGREDIENTS

• 7/8 (32 ounce) bottle Stirrings Red Sangria Cocktail Mixer
• 7/8 (750 milliliter) bottle Cabernet, Zinfandel or Chianti
• 2-3/4 sliced fresh cut fruits (oranges, strawberries and lemons)

DIRECTIONS

1. Simply combine entire bottle of Stirrings Red Sangria Cocktail Mixer with 1 bottle of red wine.
2. Garnish with slices of fresh cut fruits like oranges, strawberries and lemons.

This recipe was submitted to AllRecipes by thebar.com

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