Spiced Sangria

Turn Aureate Artisan Foods Mulled Wine Syrup into a cool summer drink! This recipe has more depth of flavour than your usual sangria.

Ingredients

• 1 jar of Aureate Artisan Foods Mulled Wine Syrup (red or uncoloured)

• 1 bottle (750ml) red wine: preferably a Spanish red (Rioja, Tempranillo, or Garnacha) is traditional, but Merlot or Pinot Noir also work well

• 2 cups sparkling water or soda water

• ½ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed

• 2 granny smith apples, cored and chopped

• Optional: ½ cup brandy (or orange liqueur like Cointreau/Triple Sec for more sweetness)

• Optional: 1 cup frozen mixed berries

• Ice: For serving

Method

Combine ingredients in a large pitcher or jug. That’s it! Refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours and then serve with ice.

Variations: Substitute red wine with white wine, rosé, sparkling grape juice, or add in seasonal fruits like stone fruit or berries. If you substitute with a pale alcohol or juice it is recommended to add the uncoloured version of Aureate Artisan Foods Mulled Wine Syrup so as not to colour the drink.