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Berry Sangria

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  • 1 1/2 liters lambrusco or 1 1/2 liters other sweet red wine
  • 1 cup brandy
  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans Sprite
  • 1 large orange, sliced into rounds
  • 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
  • 1 lime, sliced into rounds
  • 2 cups mixed berries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries
1. Put half of the fruit in the freezer. Chill brandy, wine, and sprite.
2. Mix brandy, wine, and sprite.
3. Add the non-frozen fruit and stir. Allow to sit for a few minutes.
4. Add the frozen fruit and serve. Enjoy!

Summer Drink Tips

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During the summer, cool refreshing mixed drinks by the pool are a must. Here are a few easy tips to help you out with your drinks:

1. Instead of using ice cubes, try freezing certain ingredients. I'm from Florida, during the summer ice cubes melt fast!!! Nobody likes a watery drink, by freezing parts of the drink you keep it cold and as they melt you get more flavor instead of more water. If you are making sangria, try freezing half of the fruit before you put it in. You can easily freeze your lemon or lime slices and add to any drink to keep it cool. Freeze herbs or vegetables for less sweet beverages. This will also help your ingredients last longer.

2. So many drinks call for a simple syrup. They also usually call for a carbonated water such as seltzer or tonic or club soda. While it is very simple to make a simple syrup, why not cut out another step and extra ingredient. Try using sprite or some kind of lemon lime soda. It adds sweetness, carbonation, and a crisp refreshing citrus flavor.

3. Making iced tea? Don't bother boiling water. Get a sealable pitcher. Add some water, tea bags, sugar if you wish, and set it in the sun for a few hours. Saves on electricity and steeps it slowly so you don't over-do it and get that bitter taste. Then just add some ice and some frozen citrus rounds and you are good to go.

4. Invest in a pretty new pitcher. A lot of them are coming out that have a spout and rest on top of a small box that you can fill with ice. That way it stays cool and you don't water it down.

5. Keep your liquid ingredients cold as well. Hard liquors such as tequila, vodka, and rum can be kept in the freezer. They will stay very cold and won't freeze.

6. Add the alcohol to drinks last, that way you can serve non-alcoholic drinks first over some sprite to give your guests more options. Then add the alcohol for everyone else.

7. When making frozen drinks, use ice chips or crushed ice to speed things up. It's also easier on your blender.

8. When using herbs, if you don't want them floating around and getting stuck in your teeth. Muddle in the liquor and let steep for a little bit, then strain the leaves out. Or if you are making a lot of drinks and are planning in advance. Add the herbs to the bottle of liquor ahead of time. You can still put the liquor in the freezer and let the flavors mix together.