July 4, 2009

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.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

This sounds like the perfect summer drink. I look forward to making it and drinking on my deck.

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