With Sparkling ICE it is “Perfectly Possible”™ to enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner and a yummy cocktail too – without the extra calories! This cocktail has a grand total of 115 calories! And VOGA’s Sangria weighs in at approximately 150 calories per serving. Compared to almost 350 calories that are in a single glass of eggnog, the choice is clear…..Have a slice of pie, or an extra cocktail, instead!
VOGA’s Festive Fall Sangria Cocktail Recipe
2 bottles VOGA Italia Merlot
3-4 fresh figs, sliced (or 1 cup dried figs)
1-2 fresh gala apples, sliced
1 cup of cherries
2-3 oranges, sliced (not peeled)
1 lemon, sliced
3 cups sparkling apple cider
1 cup orange juice
½ cup brandy
½ cup dark spiced rum
4 cinnamon sticks
5 whole cloves
Preparation: Slice apples and insert whole cloves directly into the fruit. Combine all fruit slices in a glass pitcher and slowly pour in brandy and wine. Cover and chill from 2-24 hours (the longer, the better!) Before serving, add sparkling cider and orange juice. Stir gently and serve over ice. Makes approximately 15 servings.
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