Aurora Sangria
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Course : Sangria
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
This punch makes a wonderful altar wine. Just as good for all kinds of celebrations. Can be made non-alcoholic* also.
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
1         cup           sugar 
1/2       cup           hot water 
6         cups          red wine 
2 1/2     cups          orange juice 
1 1/2     cups          white grape juice 
2         cups          carbonated water 
1         cup           champagne or sparkling wine 
                        Orange and lemon slices 
                        Ice
 

Preparation:

Dissolve sugar in water. Allow to cool. Combine sugar water, wine juices, carbonated water, and champagne in large bowl or pitcher. Float orange and lemon slices on top. Serve over ice. *Note: For a non-alcoholic beverage, substitute non-alcoholic "red" and "white" catawba juice (found in grocery and liquor stores) for the red wine and champagne.