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SANGRIA on the patio

5/11/2010

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     I can't believe that when I shot this photo it was near 70˚ and we were  outdoors enjoying drinks on the patio before moving inside for dinner.  We're well into May and there's been talk of snow!  Up until now we have been enjoying above normal temperatures.  April was so warm and sunny that I was feeling guilty about not having my vegetable garden planted.  Now, however, I'm very pleased that I was slow (or lazy?) in doing so.
      Here's to many more days on the patio!
                                                    ~   Sangria  ~
                                       adapted from a recipe by Emeril Lagasse

• 1 (750-ml) bottle red wine
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup orange flavored liqueur (preferably triple sec or Grand Marnier)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 orange, thinly sliced, preferably organic
• 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced, preferably organic
• 1 unwaxed apple, cored and cut into thin wedges
• Ginger Ale, chilled (approximately half of a 1 liter bottle)

     Combine everything but the Ginger Ale in a large pitcher.  Cover and chill completely, 1 to 2 hours.  When ready to serve, add the Ginger Ale.


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5 Comments
stacey snacks link
5/11/2010 01:30:35 am

We had 80's and beach weather for a while this spring and now it's in the 40's.....no al fresco dining for a while, and I will put those white pants back in the closet!
I love sangria and never make it.
I think I will try it this summer!

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Monika link
5/11/2010 10:01:29 am

I wish it was warm enough to drink sangria on the patio, here in SF....

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Mandy link
5/12/2010 04:54:34 pm

Sounds absolutely divine and relatively easy to make! Thanks for sharing

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Jessica link
5/13/2010 07:00:03 am

We too have had unusually warm weather, and then snow (2 to 4 inches) this month, which melted the same day! LOL

Sangria sounds like such a good idea! Trip to the store for me!

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5/14/2010 05:26:54 am

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