White Sangria Spritzer

Refreshing and bubbly, this is the cocktail you want to power you through the night without getting too tipsy.

Non-alcoholic option: Drop the brandy and swap wine for sparkling white grape juice.

Yield: 1.5 litres (6 cups)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Difficulty Level: 2/5

Ingredients

• 4 strips orange rind
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 star anise
• 8 cloves
• ¼ cup caster sugar
• 1 cup water
• ⅓ cup brandy
• 2 white nectarines
• 2 cups chilled sparkling mineral water
• 750 ml bottle-chilled sparkling white wine or moscato
• Fresh lemon balm or mint leaves

Steps

01. Stir orange rind, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, caster sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 5 mins or until thickened slightly.

02. Transfer to a heatproof jug; cover. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until cold. Strain mixture into a large jug.

03. Add brandy, white nectarines, chilled sparkling mineral water and sparkling white wine (or moscato for a sweeter version). Top with fresh lemon balm or mint leaves.