How to Make Sheila's Perfect Sangria - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a refreshing glass of sangria on a hot summer day. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply relaxing on the porch, a good sangria recipe is an essential part of any summer gathering. If you're in search of the perfect sangria recipe, look no further than Sheila's Perfect Sangria.

Sheila's Perfect Sangria is a tried and true recipe that has been passed down through generations. It's the kind of recipe that has been perfected through countless fami...

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Ingredients

  • 2 navel oranges, thinly sliced
  • 2 lemons, thinly sliced
  • 2 limes, thinly sliced
  • 1 pear, cored and chopped
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup Cointreau or other orange liqueur
  • 1 cup white rum
  • ⅓ cup coconut-flavored rum
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 2 (750 milliliter) bottles dry red wine, chilled
  • ½ (12 fluid ounce) can frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 cup lemon-lime soda, chilled

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Place the oranges, lemons, limes, pear, kiwi, strawberries, pineapple chunks and juice, and white sugar into a large bowl. Pour the Cointreau, white rum, coconut-flavored rum, and orange juice over the fruit. Stir gently to dissolve the sugar. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Add the red wine, pink lemonade concentrate, lemon juice, and lime juice. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Before serving, add the chilled lemon-lime soda. Serve over ice, spooning the fruit into the glass with the liquid. Garnish with an orange slice or maraschino cherries.