Fraiche's strawberry sangria
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This fairly simple (though fabulous) sangria takes about three minutes to make. Put cut strawberries in a glass, add a few drops of aged balsamic vinegar and a splash of Grand Marnier and muddle it well. Add ice, vodka, wine and a healthy dose of lime juice, and stir. Delicious. Make a point of using quality wine -- a good California Pinot, such as a 2005 Branham from Napa, or even a Saint-Emilion.
From the story: Sangria like you’ve never sipped
Combine the lime juice and sugar in a small heavy-bottom saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then immediately reduce the heat to very low and simmer about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Divide the strawberries among 4 old-fashioned glasses. Sprinkle equal amounts of balsamic vinegar over them (it’ll be just a few drops in each, about one-eighth teaspoon). Divide the Grand Marnier among them, and muddle the ingredients in each glass.
Fill each glass about two-thirds full with ice, then pour equal amounts vodka over the ice in each. Add one-half ounce of the simmered lime juice to each glass. Pour equal amounts of the wine into each glass, then stir gently and serve.
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