February 14, 2015
Red Sangria Sweetened with Truvia
Ingredients
Spiced Simple Syrup:
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1 cup water
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1/4 cup Truvia® natural sweetener spoonable**
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6 whole cloves
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6 whole black peppercorns, crushed
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3 whole allspice berries, crushed
Sangria:
- 1 (750 milliliter) bottle red wine
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3/4 cup spiced simple syrup (recipe above)
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3 cups sparkling water
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1/4 cup fresh orange juice
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1 orange, thinly sliced
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1 lemon, thinly sliced
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1 lime, thinly sliced
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2 cups ice cubes
- Spiced Simple Syrup: Place all of the ingredients in a medium saucepot, stir.
- Place on high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, allow to cool completely.
- Pour syrup through a strainer to remove spices.
- Pour syrup into a jar with lid and store refrigerated. Shake before using.
- Sangria: Combine wine, 3/4 cup spiced simple syrup, sparkling water, orange juice, and fruit slices. Stir briskly.
- Serve over ice in large red wine glasses.