Pineapple Sangria

It was so nice to have break from the constant rain that we have been experiencing in the Northeast. It was even better to have great weather on a day off from work. What better way to celebrate than with some sangria?

My friend Michele is the sangria maker and makes a great traditional beverage. Because I don't think I could top her sangria, I didn't even try and saw this recipe for a pineapple sangria. It was terrific and so nice to enjoy on the deck with the husband with a great meal on a nice relaxing summer Friday evening.

Recipe from Sunset Magazine
1 lemon
1 orange
2 tablespoons sugar
3 1/2 cups refrigerated pineapple juice
3 1/2 cups dry white wine of your choosing
3 cups sparking water (the husband picked up seltzer instead and it worked as well)
2 cups ice cubes
6-8 strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and sliced

1. Cut 2 or 3 thin slices from centers of lemons and orange; put slices in a pitcher. Squeeze juice from ends of fruit and add to pitcher, along with sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved.
   
2. Add pineapple juice, wine, sparkling water, ice , and strawberries. Stir well and pour into glasses.