It’s hot hot hot outside…
And we can all use a little something to cool down with.
This week we’re concentrating on the refreshing.
First up, a little spirit for Moms and Dads.
Sangria anyone?
WHAT YOU NEED:
1 Bottle of red wine (I suggest a Rioja but you could also use Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, or Shiraz)
1 Lemon sliced
1 Orange sliced
1 Lime sliced
1 Apple slice
1 pear sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brandy
2 T triple sec
2 cups club soda
WHAT TO DO:
In a large pitcher combine all ingredients with ice or frozen grapes and berries.
Stir.
Pour.
Enjoy!
Did you know I used to be a bartender?
Well, I was. It’s actually how I met the hubs. Yup, I was slinging drinks in Beantown and he walked in one night. That’s a story for a different day.
So I used used to tend bar so lemme give you some variations on this one.
Don’t drink?
You could make this up with some grape juice or cran-grape cocktail instead of the wine?
Just leave out the brandy and triple sec.
The kids’ll love that version!
More delicious drinks up later this week!
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Oh Ma! You are calling my name! They brought the bridal party a big pitcher at my sister’s wedding (see what happens when you get married at a winery) and I think I drank the whole thing… over a 7 hour period, and no one else was… couldn’t let it go to waste!
Looking at your recipe, I’ve got all the alcohol… looks like I’m going fruit shopping this week!
A lady I work with makes sangria’s… some of the best I’ve had actually… but I’ve never made it myself. Will have to try and rectify that
Give me a pitcher with two straws (I’m willing to share).
Give me a pitcher with two straws (I’m willing to share).
I am loving this recipe!
We were at a wedding this weekend where we had the most delicious sangria and I knew when I got home that I had to find a recipe….thank you for being one step ahead! I can’t wait to make this
I can personally vouch for Alex’s bartending skills, she was great at it!
I’m jealous of your bartending skills! I always wanted to know how to make a bunch of neat drinks. This looks so refreshing!
I LOVE SANGRIA! What a fun and unique idea to add some seltzer!
YUMMITY YUM! I am a fan of anything cool and fruity and this sounds DLISH! I am such a bad bartender ( i could have never met my husband that way), but this seems like a recipe I can follow and make d-lish!
Oh…Thanks Jerry! Miss you and those good ol’ days!
Yes please. I would like a bowl full of this goodness.
Yum! I love love LOVE sangria and this recipe sounds tasty! xo style, she wrote
I love homemade Sangria! This looks so yummy.! I just posted a recipe for Key Lime Martinis that are also a fun summer treat. You will have to check it out!
Sangria is the best!!