Rose Sangria with Citrus and Melon

Name: Rose Sangria with Citrus and Melon
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups rose wine (about one 750mL bottle); 1 1/2 cups fresh pink grapefruit juice (from 2 pink grapefruits), strained; 3 ounces Cointreau or triple sec; 3 ounces brandy or gold tequila; 1 small lemon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 orange, cut into small, thin wedges; 4 pounds cantaloupe or honeydew melon, seeded and cut into small wedges; 3/4 cup natural lemon-lime soda, such as R. W. Knudsen's

Sangria made with rose wine and chock-full of citrus fruit and melon provides light refreshment.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, August 2006

Servings

Ingredients

3 cups rose wine (about one 750mL bottle)
1 1/2 cups fresh pink grapefruit juice (from 2 pink grapefruits), strained
3 ounces Cointreau or triple sec
3 ounces brandy or gold tequila
1 small lemon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 orange, cut into small, thin wedges
4 pounds cantaloupe or honeydew melon, seeded and cut into small wedges
3/4 cup natural lemon-lime soda, such as R. W. Knudsen's

Directions

1. Stir together wine, grapefruit juice, Cointreau, and brandy in a large pitcher. Stir in fruit. Refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to 8 hours). Stir in soda. Serve over ice.