It’s the weekend and we’re having some friends over. The first thing that came to mind was an ice-cold pitcher of sangria. Classic sangria has lots of sugar in it – which I was trying to avoid. For the wine, I always choose one with a mixed variety of grapes so it’s on the lighter side, a bit fruity but not too overpowering. (For example, a good choice would be a wine with 50% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot, 10% petit syrah, etc.)
1 bottle red wine
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup Cointreau (GF)
1 lemon, sliced
l lime, sliced
1 orange, sliced
1 apple, diced
1 can Hansen’s soda water (or 1 can Hansen’s all natural
ginger ale)
8 drops (not full droppers) liquid stevia
2 tblsps honey or agave
- At least a few hours before serving, set all liquid ingredients (except soda water or ginger ale) and sliced lemon, lime, orange and chopped apple into a pitcher. Refrigerate for as long as possible.
- Immediately before serving, add soda water or ginger ale. Give it a stir and serve.
gluten free by nature 