Bing Cherry Sangria

Yield: 1 pitcher, 8 servings

Ingredients

Cherry Syrup:

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup water

1 cup California Bing cherries, pitted

Sangria:

1 bottle (750 ml) fruity red wine, chilled

2 cups California Bing cherries, pitted

2 oranges

2 limes

4 cups (32 ounces) sparkling mineral water

Fresh mint, for garnish (optional)

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 1 pitcher, 8 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 208

Calories From Fat: 0

Total Fat: 0.38g

Saturated Fat: 0.08g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 11mg

Total Carbohydrates: 37g

Dietary Fiber: 2g

Protein: 1g

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

Cherry syrup:
Combine the sugar, water, and cherries in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer 5 minutes. Turn off heat, cover, and steep for 15 minutes. Chill. This step can be done one day ahead.

Sangria:
Pour the wine into a glass pitcher. Strain the cherry syrup into the wine, pressing on the solids to release any cherry juice. Squeeze the juice of 1 orange and 1 lime and add to the wine. Slice the remaining fruit into rounds or wedges (for garnish), and add half to the wine along with half the fresh cherries. Add ice and mineral water, to taste. Pour the sangria over glasses of ice, top each glass with a little more mineral water if desired; garnish with sliced fruit, cherries, and mint sprigs.

Recipe Courtesy of The California Cherry Advisory Board - www.calcherry.com

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