Winexpert Burlington Recipes:

Healthy Summer Sangria

Calling all Sangria lovers! This healthier version of Sangria, prepared by Winexpert Burlington, is our version of the popular Spanish cold fruity wine drink.

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Best when made ahead of time and cooled in the fridge, Sangria is a great summer and fall season wine drink.

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Ingredients

• 1.5 bottles of red wine

• 1/4 cup triple sec

• 2 cups soda water

• 1 pear, peeled & diced

• 2 oranges, sliced in rounds

• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh is best, or canned & drained)

• 1/4 cup full-pulp orange juice

• 1 cup coconut sugar*

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Method

Mix all ingredients in a large glass pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. This allows the fruits to release their juices and the flavours to mix with the wine. Serve with a sprig of mint leaves and some ice.

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Note: coconut sugar is the boiled and dehydrated sap of the coconut palm and because of its trace nutrients, has been shown to have less of a dramatic impact on blood sugar levels. Coconut sugar contains a lot more vitamins and minerals than white refined table sugar, such as vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron and copper, as well as antioxidant properties.. and it's delicious!