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Friday, January 14, 2022

Breakfast Sangria - Weekend Recipe

For Dry January I took a typical Sangria recipe and made it into the perfect alcohol-free item to serve at a brunch.  It goes well with breakfast food and sandwiches.


This is light, bright and perfect for the morning.  It is a good make ahead beverage for entertaining. The sprigs of herbs can be removed before serving so as not to clutter the beverage.

Breakfast Sangria (makes 4 to 6 servings)

  • 1 pink grapefruit
  • 1 navel orange
  • 2 limes
  • 2 sprigs lemon balm or 1/8 cup Lemon verbena leaves.
  • 3 to 4 sprigs lemon thyme
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 750 ml bottle of TOST (a sparkling alcohol alternative made with white tea, cranberry and ginger)
  • 12 to 24 ounces plain or grapefruit flavored sparkling water.

Slice the citrus fruit into half moons.  Mix with the orange juice in a pitcher that holds at least 2 quarts.   Add herb sprigs, fresh is best, but dry is fine depending on season. Mix in the Tost and cover the pitcher tightly with plastic wrap.  Chill overnight or at least 8 hours before serving.

When ready to serve, remove the herbs, top off the pitcher with sparkling water and serve with lime or orange wedges.

 

 

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