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    Orange Coriander Sangria


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    List of Ingredients




    2Tb. + 1 Tsp. whole coriander seeds
    1 cup fresh squeezed OJ (Use the best oranges you can find.)
    1/2 C sugar
    2 C. dry, floral white wine like a Verdejo or a Chenin Blanc from the Loire
    Should be a fairly decent wine but doesn't have to be pricey.
    1 C. cognac or extremely good brandy
    1 C. Sparkling H20
    A splash or two of Cointreau - optional
    1/8 Tsp. Orange blossom water - optional but it adds a nice brightness. Be careful when pouring, it's super strong..

    Recipe



    2 Tb brown sugar or turbinado sugar - For rimming the glass
    1 or 2 oranges for slicing

    Toast seeds over Med. high heat in a saute pan until fragrant
    Remove one teaspoon of the seeds and set aside

    Add OJ and sugar to the remaining seeds and bring to a boil.
    Turn off heat and throw mixture in a blender pitcher and cover.
    Infuse syrup for fifteen minutes to a half hour.
    Buzz OJ and seeds in the blender and strain juice into a pitcher.
    Add the rest of the ingredients, orange slices and ice.

    *Add more OJ and/ or sugar to taste if it's too strong..

    For glass rimming sugar:
    Finely grind reserved seeds in a spice grinder and mix them with the two tb. of brown or turbinado sugar or a combination of the two sugars together.



 

 

 


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