Recipe: Strawberry Sangria Ice

STRAWBERRY SANGRIA ICE

2 pints baskets fresh strawberries stemmed, divided use
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons frozen orange juice concentrate
sparkling water
orange slices
mint sprigs

In a large bowl, crush 1/2 basket of strawberries with the sugar. Add wine, lemon juice and orange juice concentrate (undiluted). Stir until the sugar is dissolved and concentrate is thawed and blended. Pour into a shallow metal pan; freeze until firm 1 to 2 inches around edges.

Stir to blend; freeze until firm, tightly covered.

TO SERVE:
Fill 4 stemmed glasses with spoonfuls of sangria ice and the remaining strawberries, halved or sliced. Reserve 4 whole berries for garnish. Fill with sparkling water (or sparkling wine). Garnish with orange slices, whole berries and mint sprigs. Serve with spoons and straws.

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