Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Cherry- limeade sangria

For this simple sangria recipe, I used limeade and cherry juice as the anchor flavors.  Sauvignon Blanc and vodka are added in to turn it into a cocktail.



In true sangria-fashion, fresh fruit is added in too.  It’s always a nice idea to serve your sangria with a spoon because those cherries are awfully tempting (and quite delicious) to eat.  The neighbors must have enjoyed my creation… since there were only a few pieces of fruit sitting in the bottom of the jug.



I’m currently looking for a home for my pet ceramic snake.  I hope my neighbor Jen will take it.  She’s been a wonderful neighbor for the last 10 years.  This Friday, our family is taking on a new adventure… one in which we will be living in a brand-new environment, brand-new neighborhood, brand-new weather, and we’ll even be meeting brand-new friends.  And I sure hope they like Sangria!

cherry- limeade sangria
Yield: About 20 servings
Prep Time: 15 min + chill time
This recipe can easily be halved to make 10 servings.

Ingredients:
Two 750ml. bottles chilled Sauvignon Blanc
4 cups prepared limeade
2 cups bottled cherry juice
1 1/2 cups vodka
3 medium limes, sliced thinly
Two large handfuls of fresh cherries, pitted and halved
One 1-liter bottle chilled club soda

Directions:
1. In a large beverage dispenser or punch bowl, combine the wine, limeade, juice, vodka, limes and cherries. Refrigerate for several hours (or preferably overnight).

2. Just before serving, add the club soda. Scoop fruit into individual servings (serving over ice is optional).