This Housewife's Favorite Party Drink.....SANGRIA!

There are many reason's why this housewife loves sangria so much, let me count the ways!

One - It is super tasty and refreshing.

Two - It does the job if you know what I mean. 

Three - It is the most econimical party drink because you can use the cheap stuff and nobody will notice.

Four - EVERYONE LOVES SANGRIA (if not, clearly there must be something wrong with them)

Five - You can use any fruit and juice combinations so the flavor vareties are endless

Is that enough reasons? I hate to bore you with more justifications this early in the sangria traning session. Let me now give you a picture of my Strawberry Peach Sangria to tide you over:

Sangria is a wine punch that originated in Spain as a party drink.  It is traditionally made with red wine, chopped fruit like apples and oranges, brandy, and triple sec but there are endless recipes and methods for this popular drink.  You can make it with white wine, fruit juices and purees, sparkling sodas, and any chopped fruit.  Sangria is refreshing on a hot summer day and inexpensive to make when you’re having a large group of people.

Strawberry Peach Sangria

Makes 1 large pitcher

32 Oz Strawberry Lemonade

1 Bottle White Wine

1/2 Cup Brandy

1/4 Cup Triple Sec

1/2 Cup Peach Schnapps

1 Super Ripe Peach, Diced

8 Oz Sliced Strawberries

Stir it all together in a large pitcher... Call it Done!

Sparkling Pomegranate Berry Sangria

Makes 1 large pitcher

1 Bottle Red Wine

1/3 Cup Brandy

1 Cup Fresh Berries

1 Bottle Pomegranate Sparkling Italian Soda (or Cranberry)

Ice (Optional)

Pour the red wine, brandy and fresh fruit into a large pitcher.  This can be prepared up to a day in advance so that the fruit can marinate. When ready to serve, add the sparkling soda and a large handful of ice.    

Housewife's Basic Red Sangria

1 Bottle Red Wine

32 oz Cranberry Grape Juice ("no sugar added" juice to help with our waistlines)

1/3 Cup Triple Sec

1/3 Cup Brandy

1 Apple, Diced

1 Orange, Peeled & Diced

1 Pear, Diced 

Stir is all up in a pitcher or punch bowl and serve! Yum!

Makes 1 large pitcher