Red Sangria Sweetened with Truvia

Ingredients Spiced Simple Syrup:

• 1 cup water

• 1/4 cup Truvia® natural sweetener spoonable**

• 6 whole cloves

• 6 whole black peppercorns, crushed

• 3 whole allspice berries, crushed

Sangria:

• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle red wine

• 3/4 cup spiced simple syrup (recipe above)

• 3 cups sparkling water

• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice

• 1 orange, thinly sliced

• 1 lemon, thinly sliced

• 1 lime, thinly sliced

• 2 cups ice cubes

Directions

1. Spiced Simple Syrup: Place all of the ingredients in a medium saucepot, stir.
2. Place on high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, allow to cool completely.
4. Pour syrup through a strainer to remove spices.
5. Pour syrup into a jar with lid and store refrigerated. Shake before using.
6. Sangria: Combine wine, 3/4 cup spiced simple syrup, sparkling water, orange juice, and fruit slices. Stir briskly.
7. Serve over ice in large red wine glasses.