Fun Recipe Friday: Sangrita!

Say hello to a fun twist on a yummy traditional sangria.  I didn't think I was a fan of red wine sangria....the idea of red wine being chilled was strange.  But I recently had some in a restaurant that not only was a red wine sangria, but it had tequila!  I have made other sangrias before, so with that knowledge, I created what turned out to be a delicious drink that didn't have an overwhelming tequila taste.

(makes 3.8 liters/134 ounces)

1/2 bottle tequila (half of a 750ml bottle)

1.5 liter bottle of red wine (I like to use red zinfandel)

1 liter (or more) Lemon/lime or citrus flavored soda

1 liter sparkling blood orange soda (Trader Joe's carries it)

2 cups peach schnapps

1 white peach, cut into chunks

1 lemon, cut into slices

1 valencia orange, cut into slices

1 lime, cut into slices

6-8 strawberries, cut in half

Handful of fresh raspberries

Pour all ingredients except the lemon/lime soda into a large pitcher, bowl or beverage dispenser (preferred method if you have one).  Add all sliced fruit. Mix well.  Then top off with the lemon/lime soda until you reach the top of your container.  My container is 134 ounces, so I knew when to stop.  Start by adding a liter and test taste.  If the tequila taste is too strong, add a little more lemon lime soda.  Serve over ice with fresh fruit added.

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