The Columbia is one of the oldest restaurants in Florida and its just so good. For the fourth of July, we decided to try our hand at their red sangria recipe. Their sangria is a favorite, but this at-home version was pretty close. They have lots of other recipes on their website I'd recommend too.
The Columbia's Red Sangria Recipe
Ingredients - 1 bottle Spanish red wine - ¼ cup Spanish brandy - 2 tablespoons lemon juice - 2 tablespoons orange juice - 1 tablespoon sugar - 1 cup club soda - 1 sliced lemon - 1 sliced orange - 2-3 whole cherries
(note: I substituted apple slices for cherries)
Preparation Mix all ingredients in a large pitcher. Stir with a wooden spoon until well mixed. Pour into large wine glasses. Garnish with orange slices and cherries. Add ice to pitcher. Serves 4.