Chef José Andrés: Cava Sangría

 

 

   Cava, the Catalan ( and Sonoma Californian ) sparkling wine made in traditional Champagne style ( 1870 ) gives this Sangría a lovely effervescent kick and José told me, he also makes a NON alcohol Sangría for the kids. Here is the recipe which Chef José Andrés makes :

 

4 cups diced: peaches, strawberries, grapes red and white

2 small triple skin thick oranges diced

1/2 cup Spanish Brandy

1/2 cup Spanish Peach Liquor

1/2 Cup White Natural Most Grape Juice

4 small mint sprigs

two 750 Ml. Bottles of chilled CAVA ( can be bought direct from wineries in Sonoma, Calif. )

 

 

Combine diced fruit, diced oranges, brandy, liquors and grape juice most and mint in large pitchers and chill at least 2 hours before lunchtime.

 

Pour wine over fruit combination and stir to blend flavors. Ladle the sangría into wide stemware.

 

ENJOY.

 

Margaux.