June 10, 2012

Molly's Sunday Post

A blooming hibiscus in my porch, so pleasing to look at 

Happy Sangria Sunday! This week I had some lady guests over and decided to get out some fun glasses and a pitcher to serve some {sangrias}. The glasses and pitcher came with some easy refreshing recipes perfect for summer! 

Classic Sangria

1 bottle of red wine 

12 oz lemon lime soda or club soda

(I used cherry 7up)

1 orange

1 peach

1 lemon

half cup strawberries

1 oz Brandy (Cointreau or Grand Mernier)

1 tbsp sugar

Citrus Sangria

1 bottle of white or light red wine

12 oz lemon lime soda or club soda

1 orange

1 lime

1 lemon

1 oz Brandy

1 tbsp sugar

Melon Sangria

1 bottle of white wine

12 oz lemon lime soda or club soda

2 cups of various melons

(watermelon, cantalope, and honey dew)

1 oz Brandy

1 tbsp sugar

Berry Sangria

1 bottle of red or rose wine

12 oz lemon lime or club soda

1/2  cup each of 

(raspberries, blackberries, sliced strawberries, blueberries)

Fresh or Frozen!

1 oz Brandy

1 tbsp sugar

Place all ingredients into pitcher with ice 

Stir & Serve!

A bright gift from my friend
Jennifer

These Sangria recipes are meant to be made in a 70-80 oz pitcher. For large parties use a large glass punch bowl and double the recipes or make 2 or 3 different flavors! Mix and match recipes or use your own ideas to personalize your own Sangria! Have a great day

-Molly