The Perfect Red Sangria (Re-imagined)

Sometimes I dream about the perfect red sangria (paired with parmesan truffle fries) from Eat Chow. Every once in a while I drive down to Newport Beach just to eat here and then drive back up to LA. Yeah, it's that good. 

Obviously I can't keep that up forever so I decided to re-create the perfect red sangria at home... and it's pretty darn close. 

THE PERFECT RED SANGRIA (RE-IMAGINED)

Ingredients:

1 bottle red wine (we used Ménage a Trois Cabernet Sauvignon)

1 bottle champagne or sparkling wine (we used André Brut Champagne)

1/2 cup blackberries

1/2 cup blueberries

1/2 cup raspberries

1 1/2 oranges, plus more for garnish

3 (or so) fresh mint clusters to soak, and some to garnish

Instructions:

• Cut the oranges into thin, circular slices. 

• In a large pitcher or punch bowl, (could even be a pasta pot), throw in all of the fruit and mint.

• Pour in the red wine and pop it in the fridge to soak overnight (we let ours soak for 2!). 

• Before serving, add the champagne and mix. Top it off with orange wedges and mint sprigs. 

Cheers!