Summer Sippers...

Summer brings sun, fun, relaxation &...

most of the time, a good cocktail!  

I heart to have a nice glass of Sangria in the summer.

Here are 4 of my favorite summer sipper recipes!

I hope you Enjoy!

What you need:

• 4 oranges, 2 juiced, 2 halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 bottle dry red wine, chilled
• 2 lemons, thinly sliced
• 2 cups seltzer or club soda
• Ice cubes, for serving

How to make it:

1. In a large pitcher, combine orange juice, sugar, and brandy; stir well to dissolve sugar. Add wine, orange slices, lemon slices, and seltzer; stir to combine. Fill glasses with ice before serving.
   
   
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What you need: 

• 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

How to make it:

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.
   
   
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   What you need:
   
   
   2 cups blueberries
   2 cups blackberries
   2 cups hulled strawberries
   2 cups mixed red and golden raspberries
   1 tablespoon superfine sugar
   5 ounces Framboise, or other raspberry liqueur
   1 bottle chilled rose wine
   1 1/3 cups white cranberry juice
   
   How to make it:
   1. In a pitcher, combine fruit. Stir in sugar.
       Add Framboise; let sit at least 1 hour. Stir
       in wine and juice. Serve chilled.
   
   
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   What you need:

   
   
   • 1 peach
   • 1 nectarine
   • 3 apricots
   • 5 ounces peach brandy
   • 1 bottle (750 mL) chilled Prosecco, (Italian sparkling wine)
   • 1 cup peach nectar
   • Superfine sugar (optional)

   How to make it:

   1. In a pitcher, combine peach, nectarine, and apricots, all pitted and cut into wedges. Stir in peach brandy; let sit at least 1 hour. Stir in Prosecco and peach nectar. Add superfine sugar, if desired. Serve chilled.