Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2011

This was a hit at a Wedding Shower I hosted. My cousin (the bride-to-be) said it was her favorite. I scaled down the recipe to only serve 25 people. I also used diet 7up instead of regular to cut down on the sweetness and calories. Definitely will make again and will not change a thing as far as ingredients go. Thanks for this recipe!

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Krislic84

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Macomb, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2011

Great flavor, loved the touch of cinnamon. I would Definately recommend using whole cinnamon sticks... not crushed. This way, you can remove them before the flavor becomes overwhelming. I left them in overnight, but removed them a few hours before serving. Replaced the bananas with slices of orange and Lemon. Thought the bananas would be too soft. You could pretty much add any fruit you like and also a bit of brandy or peach schnapps, instead of rum, if you prefer.

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Marcia

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 31, 2011

This is a great refreshing summer drink! I chose the recipe because I liked the mix of fruit in it. Made it as written except I reduced the sugar and added a little peach schnapps. For wine, I went with red zinfendel. Came home with an empty pitcher! DH and I are wondering if this recipe could also be made using a white wine, not that I want to mess with perfection! UPDATE- Yep, great with white wine too! Used Pinot Grigio.

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Loves2Cook

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Living In: Strongsville, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2011

I made this for New Year's Eve for a small gathering. It was excellent. I cut the recipe down for just 12 servings and I wish I hadn't...everyone liked it so much that we ran out! I will definitely make this again.

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Ashley

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2010

This is the best sangria I've ever had! My daughter in law had always wanted to try sangria and I made it for our housewarming party. She loved it! I will definitely make it again!

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Trudy

Home Town: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2010

I added a lot more fruit, but omitted the bananas. Used about a cup (ish) of rum, half cup (ish) of Sloe Gin and half cup (ish) of Triple Sec, and a full bottle of some red wine. I let it sit for a bout 4 hours, added two liters of lemon lime soda, served over ice and sprinkled with a tiny bit of cinnamon. I drank way too much, it was that yummy!

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aschelan

Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2010

I have made this several times for family functions and it is a big hit, I always add 1 cup peach snapps, and 1 cup coconut rum to give it a little more Kick. We usually have it for birthdays and our family reunion. People always ask me about it, and want to know what is in it.

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Mel26

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2010

I thought it was delicious! It made a huge batch but six of us drank the whole thing in an evening! It was light and lovely! I put in one bottle of white to three bottles red I think that gave it just a bit lighter texture. The peaches were definitely my favorite, but I'm not sure I'd do the bananas again, as they got fairly mushy. DELICIOUS Sangria. Loved it!

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Aimee Westcott

Reviewed: Aug. 2, 2010

a very authentic recipe, this sangria is one of those things that works when you make changes. i've made this several times using a nice pinot noir and 7-up. if you don't like peaches, oranges work well and you don't have to use bananas. we like strawberries in ours, too.

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jerimax

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jul. 19, 2010

Cut the serving size in half for my small party. My guests enjoyed it. I enjoyed. Not the best sangria ever, but it was still tasty and easy to make. I left out the cinnamon as I'm not a fan of that flavor. I used one gala apple, pineapple chunks, and orange slices as that's all I had at home. Really with sangria you can't go wrong with any medley of fruit.

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