Ice cold, fruity wine pops – they’re the perfect refreshment on a hot summer day. Serve as a sophisticated dessert, enjoy on a quiet night on the patio, or at happy hour!
INGREDIENTS
– 1 bottle of fruity red wine
– 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
– 2 tablespoons of lime juice
– 1 shot of Brandy
– 2 tablespoons of sugar
– Your choice of sliced & chopped fruit – orange, lemon, lime, melon, apple, peach, nectarine, pineapple, grape, berries, kiwi and mango – juicier fruit works best
– mint leaves, optional
DIRECTIONS
Combine wine, orange juice, lime juice, brandy and sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add sliced and chopped fruit; stir the mixture and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fruit and add to popsicle molds. Pour sangria mixture over fruit. Tap molds gently on the countertop to remove any air bubbles. Freeze for an hour, insert popsicle sticks, and then freeze until completely firm (at least 8 hours). Run popsicle molds under warm water to dislodge pops before serving.
TIP: If you are planning to make the Sangria solely for drinking, you can add 1 cup of lemon-lime or ginger ale soda to the mixture just before serving. Serve over ice. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired.
