Berry Rose Sangria

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup creme de cassis liqueur
• 1 1/2 cups assorted berries such as blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle chilled dry rose wine
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste

COOKING DIRECTIONS:

1. Put berries into a heatproof pitcher.
2. Bring sugar, water, and creme de cassis just to a simmer in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
3. Pour syrup into heatproof pitcher and let stand 5 minutes. Add wine and lemon juice and stir mixture well.
4. Chill, covered, until ready to serve. Serve over ice.
   

Yield: 6 servings
Source: epicurious.com