Brian in the Kitchen Recipes
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September 22 2017
Grilled Sangria
6 to 8 (12-inch) wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden skewers in warm water for 30 minutes to avoid burning on the grill)
2 cups seedless red grapes
4 medium oranges, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
3 medium lemons, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 medium green apple, cored and cut into 8 wedges
1 medium red apple, cored and cut into 8 wedges
2 (750-milliliter) bottles Spanish red wine, such as Rioja, chilled
1 1/2 cups brandy
1 cup orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
3/4 cup Simple Syrup
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
1 (750-milliliter) bottle dry sparkling wine, such as blanc de blancs, chilled
Ice (optional)
Thread all of the grapes onto the skewers; set aside. Meanwhile, heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high (about 375°F to 425°F).
Place the grape skewers, oranges, lemons, and apples on the grill, cover the grill, and cook until the fruit is just beginning to char and soften, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a 6-quart container. When the grapes are cool enough to handle, remove them from the skewers.
Add the wine, brandy, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and orange juice to the container and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and the flavors have melded, at least 6 hours.
When ready to serve, add the sparkling wine, stir gently to combine, and serve over ice, if desired.