Spiced Sangria Roja

Name: Spiced Sangria Roja
Yield: makes 2 quarts
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 2 whole cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 star anise; 1 vanilla pod, split; 3 thin slices fresh ginger; 1 (750 ml) bottle Rioja or dry Spanish red wine; 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1/8 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 orange, cut into quarter-wheels; 1 lemon, cut into wheels; 1 cup seeded and cubed honeydew melon; 1 cup red grapes, halved

January 24, 2012

This is our favorite sangria recipe—it involves a little more effort than the usual sangria, but its flavor is far more complex than just wine mixed with orange juice. It really should be enjoyed with food, preferably tapas and small plates. It is an excellent companion to cheese and fish as well.

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