August 16
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At Tapa the World in midtown, this authentic sangria is a real crowd pleaser. Made with inexpensive red wine, fruit juice, rum and soda, it’s “fruit punch for adults,” says Tapa owner Paul Ringstrom.
1 gallon California Burgundy wine
1 12-ounce can orange juice concentrate
1/2 12-ounce can apple juice concentrate
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup light rum
2 cinnamon sticks
1 2-liter bottle Sprite
Apples and oranges, sliced for garnish
Pour the first six ingredients into a large container and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Just before serving, add Sprite, and apple and orange slices. Pour into glasses filled with ice. Serves 12