Red White and Blue Sangraia

Bloom has Barefoot Pinot Grigio on sale for $5 until Tuesday, July 5th.  Pick up  a bottle or two.  This recipe easily doubles and leftover sangria can be refrigerated and enjoyed through out the week.

Red White and Blue Sangraia  

1 cup diced watermelon

1 cup blueberries

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liquer

1 750 ml bottle Pinot Grigio

 2 cups sparkling lemonade (can subsititue your favorite sparling flavored water or clear soda) 

Place the fruit in a bowl and sprinkle with the sugar. Using the back of a fork, gently crush the fruit and incorporate the sugar into the fruit.  Pour the liquer over the fruit and mix.  Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld.  This can be done at least one day in advance. Before serving, place the fruit in the bottom of a pitcher.  Add the Pinot Grigio and lemonade to the pitcher and mix with a long handle spooned.  Serve over ice.