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From “Sangria: Fun and Festive Recipes,” by Mittie Hellmich (Chronicle). Serves 4-6.
Ingredients
- 4 fresh or dried figs, sliced
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 2 ounces cognac
- 2 tablespoons honey (warmed)
- 1 750 ml bottle dry red wine, chilled
- 12 ounces club soda, chilled (optional)
- About 3 cups ice cubes
Directions
In a large (at least 2 quarts) glass pitcher, combine the figs and cherries.
Add the cognac and honey, stirring until the honey has dissolved. Gently stir in the wine.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or as long as overnight to chill.
When ready to serve, add the club soda, stirring gently with a long-handled wooden spoon to combine.
Fill tall 10-ounce glasses or wine goblets with ice. Slowly pour the sangria over the ice and serve.
