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Cava Sangria from Spain

Created by ForeverMama on November 20, 2023

3/4 cup pineapple juice
8 fresh mint sprigs
2 cinnamon sticks
1 star anise optional
2 750 ml bottles chilled cava brut, brut nature, semi-seco, or dulce (I used an Italian sparkling wine which was fantastic here. I also only used 1 bottle, but left the amount of the cinnamon, star anise, pineapple, apple the same.)
Sugar or simple syrup to taste
Ice cubes

Step 1: Place the sliced apple, orange and diced pineapple in a large bowl, then add two tablespoons of granulated sugar and toss to combine. Let the fruit macerate for at least 10 minutes.
Step 2: Add the brandy, orange liqueur, pineapple juice, mint, and spices. Use the back of a wooden spoon to gently muddle the mint and fruit.
Step 3: Chill the fruit mixture for at least an hour if possible.
Step 4: Before serving, add the chilled cava and frozen grapes and lightly stir to combine. Sweeten to taste by adding sugar (superfine is best) or simple syrup. (NOTE: I let it sit in the fridge and in my opinion it was tastier that way. The flavors developed so nicely and I couldn't stop myself from drinking it).
Step 5: To serve, either ladle the sangria into glasses filled with ice cubes, or into a serving pitcher filled halfway with ice. Enjoy.
NOTE: Depending on how you like it (on the sweeter side or not), you may sweeten it up by adding sugar or simple syrup to taste.