Sangria Summer

Hello my friends!

Leah & Sam's Wedding Sangria

Hope you're enjoying a nice summer. I have been totally indulgent and doing what moi wants for the most part since my last blog (sometimes Sam has a say so-- just kidding people, he tells me what to do all the time, lol).  I've had several requests for the sangria recipe that Sam and I used at our wedding, so recipe is below.  Hope you enjoy it, it's the perfect drink for a hot summer day!  If you're not a red wine drinker, simply substitute white wine of your choice, yummy either way. Cheers y'all!

Leah & Sam’s Wedding Sangria               

(double recipe for a large party)

1/2 c brandy
1/4 c each fresh squeezed lemon & lime juice
1/3 c frozen lemonade concentrate
1/3 c orange juice, no pulp
1/2 c each of pineapple & cranberry juice
1/2 c contreau (or triple sec)
750 mL bottle dry red wine
2 c simple syrup
2 c ginger ale (defizzed if putting in closed container)
add water as needed

Mix all ingredients well.  Refrigerate overnight. Tweak this recipe by adding more juice, less brandy or wine, or additional water to suit your taste.  Top with sliced citrus fruits, strawberries, etc. Enjoy!