Shelly's Recipe

RASPBERRY TEQUILA SANGRIA

Category: Beverages and Cocktails

2 oranges, divided
3 limes, divided
1/4 cup sugar
6 cups ice
1 bag (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries
1 cup silver tequila
1/2 cup triple sec
1 bottle (750 mL) pink champagne or sparkling wine
4 cups chilled lemon-lime soda

Juice one orange and two limes to measure 1/4 cup juice each. Combine juices and sugar in Small Batter Bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Thinly slice remaining orange and lime.

Add ice, juice mixture, orange and lime slices, raspberries, tequila and triple sec to apitcher; stir. Add champagne and soda. Place lid on pitcher and plunge gently. Yield: 12 servings