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Wine-Marinated Grapes

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Mix some chilled club soda into the leftover wine marinade for a refreshing drink.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

1 750-ml bottle dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
2 pounds red and/or green seedless grapes, cut into small clusters
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pour wine into large nonaluminum bowl. Add 1/4 cup sugar and stir until dissolved. Add grapes and peel; mix gently. Cover; chill at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.

    Step 2

    Using slotted spoon, transfer grapes to shallow bowl. Sprinkle grapes with remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and serve.

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