Clementine Blackberry Sangria Food

BLACKBERRY SANGRIA

Steps:

• Instructions for simple syrup (see note):
• In a small saucepan, add the water and sugar. Bring to a boil for 2-3 until sugar is dissolved and the water is clear. Add in blackberries and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the blackberries are mushy. Transfer to the cheesecloth and squeeze all of the juice into a small bowl. If using a mesh strainer, press down to get most of the juice. Allow to completely cool before using in the sangria.
• In a pitcher or desired serving dish, add the wine, brandy, blackberry simple syrup from above, and all the fruit. Allow to sit overnight in the fridge to fully infuse the fruit flavors into the punch. Add the ginger ale and ice just before serving.

BLACKBERRY SANGRIA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add fresh blackberries, sugar and water. Stir and bring to a boil. Use the back of a wooden spoon or muddler to press on the blackberries to release their flavors and juices.
• Turn off heat and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.
• Remove from stove and strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any blackberry pulp and seeds. You should have roughly 1 cup of blackberry simple syrup.
• In a large pitcher, combine the blackberry simple syrup, red wine, pineapple juice, Chambord, and orange curacao. Add extra garnish to the serving pitcher. Stir well and keep refrigerated until ready to serve over ice. You can also serve it at room temperature.
• Top with lemon-lime soda just before serving.
• Garnish with fresh lemon and lime slices and top with fresh blackberries.

CARRABBA'S BLACKBERRY SANGRIA

Steps:

• Mix all liquid ingredients together minus Sprite. Refrigerate and let sit for a few hours. Serve over ice and add 2 ounces of Sprite in each glass. Garnish with a slice of lemon, slice of orange, and blackberries.

CRANBERRY-CLEMENTINE MULLED SANGRIA

Steps:

• Bring the allspice, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the tea bags and let steep for 5 minutes. Discard the tea bags, then return the mixture to a boil. Stir in the maple syrup and cranberries, and cook for 2 minutes. Let cool, then transfer the mixture to a 3-quart pitcher.
• Add the wine and liqueur to the pitcher, and stir to combine. Add the clementines and ginger, and cover the pitcher with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the sangria for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
• To serve, fill 8 glasses halfway with ice, then pour the sangria and fruit into each glass.

BLACKBERRY SANGRIA

Steps:

• For the syrup, in a medium saucepan* combine 2 cups of the berries, the sugar, water, and a dash of salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Strain through a colander, pressing gently without crushing the fruit; discard berries. Cool syrup.
• For sangria, in a gallon jar or pitcher combine the blackberry syrup, rosé wine, cognac, lemon juice, fruit, and a few sprigs of basil, if desired. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.
• Serve with ice, additional fruit, and basil. Makes 13 cups (26, four-oz. servings).
• *Test Kitchen Tip: Use a nonreactive saucepan, such as Teflon-lined, enamel, stainless steel, or silver. The acid in the berries may react with metal.