Posts Tagged ‘sangria’

Wine & Elderflower Sangria
Summer is around the corner and all I can think about is sipping on sangrias. Seriously – sweet, sassy, sippy sangrias are what summers are made of. And I’m super psyched for this one, because I’ve got this swell White Wine-Elderflower Sangria recipe to use all season long. Yesssss. I know you’re excited for summer too, so I thought I’d share the recipe because, ya know, no one wants to drink alone – at least not when sangria is i... Read More
4 DIY Wine Coolers for the Fourth
Beer is usually the defacto drink for the standard Fourth of July barbecue, but there are plenty of other beverages you can enjoy while chilling out in the open air and celebrating your country. Like wine coolers. These fruity beverages are perfect for your summer barbecue – but skip the pre-made versions that you find at the local supermarket. A great homemade wine cooler is only a few pieces of fruit away, and there won’t be any weird ingr... Read More
How to Make Sangria
An icy pitcher of sangria is a great excuse to drink wine with brunch. Drinks served from a pitcher can save you the hassle of having to deal with garbage bags full of bottles and cans, and will also make you look super classy and adult-like. Perhaps the most beloved pitcher cocktail is sangria: a zesty blend of wine, brandy and fruit. Another great thing about sangria is that it's versatile, because you can make it with either red or white w... Read More
Mulled Red Wine Holiday Sangria
This version of sangria is a little different. It's mulled. It's spiced. It's wearing a holiday wreath. It's got Santa Claus sporting a red glitter jumpsuit and doing the electric slide all over it. This Mulled Red Wine Sangria recipe is so pimp because you can serve it warm, room temp, or even chilled. It is also phenom with my tapas-style mushroom appetizers. Seriously. Make it once and get back to me with a full report graphing out the... Read More
5 Sassy Sangria Recipes
One of the easiest, tastiest party beverages is sangria. It's a chilled mixture of wine and fruit that originated in Spain. In addition to being simple to make, sangria is a highly cost-effective way to serve wine, because the fruit and ice help to stretch the drink farther. Plus, it tastes great even with cheap vino—you can use just about any variety. They're also great when paired up with a yummy salsa or dip. Here are five quick, scrumptiou... Read More
White Wine Sangria
I always feel a slightly apologetic saying “White Wine Sangria” – Sangria means a red wine punch. However, the phrase employs more verbal economy than “Sangria made with white wine instead of red” – that’s a mouth-full!  Either way, White Wine Sangria is a delicious, easy to make, crowd pleasing cocktail. A word on liquor - this is not the time to whip out a nice bottle of Sancerre – a bottle of inexpensive white wine... Read More
ReHeat – Rock UR Party
This last week was bubbling with great cocktail recipes to tickle your taste buds. So as you start thinking about the next seven days of endless possibilities, perhaps a homemade happy hour one night at your place is in order? Trust us, your friends will love you for it! Here are three happy-inducing, "must-try" recipes: 1. Berry Bellini Cocktail from Michelle P. If you're looking for a way to perk up a bottle of prosecco or sparkling wine,... Read More
White Wine Sangria Jelly Shot
Ah, the bottle of “mystery white” wine. You can’t quite recall where it came from - the bottle is completely unfamiliar and sports either a jarringly flashy label or is completely nondescript. It may have come from the pot luck you hosted last spring, that big wine closeout sale, or perhaps was in your “secret santa” stocking at the office three years ago.  While admittedly too scary to open at dinner, a bottle of mystery white, regar... Read More