Sunday, July 8, 2012

{Sangria Sunday!}

Sangria is such a refreshing beverage for any occasion, especially a relaxing Sunday! Here are three recipes that look absolutely delectable! I hope you all have a fabulous day!



White Sangria

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup light rum
  • 3 tablespoons elderflower liqueur
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 sliced nectarines
  • 2 sliced plums
  • 1 sliced lemon
  • 1 1/2 cups seltzer

Directions

Mix the wine, liqueur and sugar in a pitcher, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then add the fruit.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
Add the seltzer just before serving.


Rose Sangria Spritzer

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle (750 ml) dry rose wine
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups raspberries
  • 1 1/2 cups quartered strawberries
  • 1 sliced lemon
  • 1 1/2 cups seltzer

Directions

Mix the wine, liqueur and sugar in a pitcher, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then add the fruit.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
Add the seltzer just before serving.



Traditional Sangria

Ingredients

  • 2 bottles chilled dry red wine, like Rioja
  • 1 cup brandy
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup superfine granulated sugar
  • 2 oranges, cut into thin rounds
  • Meyer lemons, cut into thin rounds
  • Key limes, cut into thin rounds
  • 2 apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 2 cups cold club soda

Directions

In a large pot or bowl, combine the wine, brandy, orange juice, and sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the orange, lemon, and lime slices, the apples and refrigerate until well chilled, about 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator and add the soda. Serve in glasses over ice.
*Images and recipes via foodnetwork.com

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