This recipe is for all of my fig lovers! South Carolina food blogger and recipe developer, April Blake, has created the perfect summer drink for your next get together or even a quiet afternoon on the porch.
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Fig Sangria
Ingredients:
- 1 750 mL bottle red wine blend
- 24 figs sliced in half
- 3 ounces raspberries fresh or frozen
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- ¼ cup orange liqueur like Triple Sec
- Prosecco to taste
Instructions:
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Mix everything but the prosecco together in a pitcher or carafe. Use a long swizzle spoon to blend everything together gently, taking care not to smash the fruit.
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Optional: let the sangria soak together for 2-4 hours.
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Pour into serving glasses, and leave room to top with a prosecco floater, the amount is up to your taste.
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Garnish with a toothpick speared with raspberries and a lengthwise sliced fig.
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Enjoy!
