Cherry Sangria
"I haven't made this yet, but it sounds like the perfect beverage (for kids & adults) on those hot summer days & warm nites spent w/family or friends on your patio, at poolside or on a picnic. My source here is the Cherry Marketing Institute. Stated time does not include refrigeration time. Enjoy!"
photo by Midwest Maven
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
-
2 quarts
- Serves:
- 10-12
ingredients
- 1 (32 ounce) bottle cherry juice, blend
- 1 (6 ounce) jar maraschino cherries (undrained)
- 1⁄2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 orange (thinly sliced)
- 1 lemon (thinly sliced)
- 2 (10 ounce) bottles club soda (chilled) or (10 ounce) bottles carbonated lemon-lime beverage (chilled)
directions
- In a lrg pitcher, combine cherry juice blend, maraschino cherries w/their liquid, orange juice & lemon juice. Mix well. Add orange & lemon slices. Cover & refrigerate 2-3 hours.
- Before serving, add club soda or lemon-lime carbonated beverage of choice & stir gently.
- Serve over ice in tall glasses. Garnish w/additional maraschino cherries &/or orange slices as desired.
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Reviews
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We really enjoyed this drink, just the right amount of tart and sweet. I used the club soda and it was refreshing and perfect, thanks! Made for ZWT8 Bistro Babes :) -
This is very good. Nice and sweet. I used Fresca for the soda, and it was a great blend of flavors. My kids loved this sweet drink, even the one that doesn't like cherries :) I'd like to try it with cranberry juice too. Made and Reviewed for Football Pool #17 - Congrats on your win! Thanks :) -
What a terrific drink to serve with our Christmas breakfast. I couldn't find cherry juice and wasn't near a Trader Joe's (whom I know has it), so I substituded cranberry juice. Since that is already tart, I decided to use the lemon-lime soda to add. It's just right with that. Thanks for the delicious drink! -
I made this to go with breakfast this morning as we have Pre-Christmas house guests this week end. Everyone loved it with no exceptions and the kids loved getting a pretty "grown up" glass (even though their's were plastic!). I used the club soda and it was plenty sweet. The color is quite pretty and the citrus slices are the perfect addition. The ingredients all had a chill from the fridge but I didn't use any ice as it's so cold out and nobody seemed to miss it at this time of year. Everyone from the kids(8 and 10) to greatgramma (78) gave it 5 stars. -
Twissis thank you for the great memories while sipping this drink! My grandfather would always order me a "Shirley Temple" when we went out to dinner and this reminded me of them. I used cherry cranberry juice and 7up. Let the cherry mixture refrigerate for a few hours and enjoyed a wonderful treat!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
twissis
Iceland
I am an American transplanted from Dallas to Iceland by marriage to a native Icelander & I retired to become his "Kitchen Queen". We love to entertain our family & friends, so I have an eclectic collection of recipes. I especially love simple, easy-fix, flexible & make-ahead recipes - BUT also like challenging myself on occasion. I enjoy baking & food photography. I am devoted to the "More is Always Better Principle" & apply it liberally to bacon, butter & garlic. I can have ingredient issues due to availability here in Iceland & my DH is medically diet-restricted from some ingredients as well. Either situation might require me to modify a recipe, but I will do my best to be true to your recipes & fair/honest in my reviews. Mary Pat (aka twissis)
