Showing posts with label sangria. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sangria. Show all posts

Friday, July 1, 2011

It's time for SANGRIA!

Dear readers,

The temperatures are getting higher and there's nothing more refreshing as a nice cup of sangria when you're in the mood for something stronger than ice tea! So for today I included this great modern recipe of sangria. Give it a shot and let me know if it tasted good or good! :)

Serves 8

Ingredients:

6 cups assorted fruits (such as mango, pineapple, cantaloupe, and apricot), sliced or cut into chunks
1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger
1 to 1 1/2 cups fresh basil or mint leaves
1/2 cup orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
1 bottle crisp white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
Ice

Directions:

1.In a large bowl or pitcher, combine fruit, ginger, basil or mint, and orange liqueur. Mash gently with the back of a wooden spoon until basil is bruised and fruit releases juices. Add wine and lemon juice and stir to combine. Refrigerate 1 hour (or up to 1 day). To serve, fill eight glasses with ice and top with sangria.