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Health & Fitness

Red White and Blue Sangria

I couldn't wait. I made a batch this morning. New Hampshire raspberries, Maine blueberries and Georgia peaches give this sangria a crisp, fresh taste. A rosemary simple syrup gives a savory bite to the sweet fruit.

Drink responsibly. Be safe.

 What you need:

·         1/2 c water

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·         1/2 c pure cane sugar

·         2 lg fresh rosemary sprigs

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·         5 peaches

·         1 750 ml bottle chilled white wine

·         2 c chilled lime sparkling water

·         1/2 c Grand Marnier

·         2 limes

·         1/2 c fresh raspberries

·         1/2 c fresh blueberries


What you do:

·         In sm saucepan add sugar, water and rosemary.

·         Bring to boil and reduce heat to simmer.

·         Sitr occasionally until sugar has dissolved.

·         Strain, reserving liquid.

·         Cool completely.

·         Add liquid and 3 peaches to blender.

·         Puree until smooth.

·         Pour puree into glass pitcher.

·         Juice 1 lime and add to puree.

·         Add wine, Grand Marnier and club soda.

·         Add juice of 1 lime.

·         Slice remaining peaches and lime.

·         Add remaining fruit to wine mixture.

·         Stir to blend.

·         Refrigerate until ready to serve.

·         Ladle sangria and fruit into drinking glass.





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