Sunday, July 3, 2011

Summer Time Drinks...Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July!
The grilling is done. The decorations are hung. Desserts are out for all to enjoy. Now for our summer time drinks.  For the non-alcoholics, I suggest Tazo Passion Tea.  It has a red coloring, just right for the festivities.  The adults in the crowd may want to try Sangria...to which may I suggest this recipe I found online:

Sparkling Summer Strawberry Sangria
1 cup Limoncello liqueur
1 cup apricot liqueur
1 cup fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and quartered
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
4 ripe apricots, cut in slivers
4 key limes, thinly slices
¼ cup lime juice
1 bottle brachetto Italian sparkling wine, chilled
1/2 bottle peach sparkling cider
3 shakes orange bitters
whole strawberries, for garnish
If you’re starting your sangria a few hours or the night before you plan to serve it, combine the Limoncello, apricot liqueur, strawberries, raspberries, apricots, limes , and lime juice in a glass pitcher. Just before serving, add the chilled brachetto and the sparkling cider.  Garnish the glasses with a whole strawberry.
Makes 6 to 8 servings

By Maria Hunt aka The Bubbly Girl





 

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