Orange Slices
Thin-cut wheels of fresh orange — garnish and fruit for punches.
Garnishes
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Thin-sliced orange wheels are a garnish staple and, in Sangria, a macerating ingredient that infuses the wine overnight. Use Navel oranges for general purposes; blood oranges in winter for spectacular color.
Common uses
Sangria, Tom Collins, Tequila Sunrise.
Cocktails that use Orange Slices
- Sangria — Spanish red wine with brandy, fresh fruit, and orange juice — summer in a pitcher