Alfresco : Strawberry Sangria

Since the summer season is just two weeks away, I added a new element on this blog of mine called "Al Fresco" - a collection of summer food and beverage recipes which hubby and I enjoyed either in the backyard, on a picnic or at the trailer by the lake.

While Jayvee worked on the garden last Victoria Day weekend, I made this refreshing and delicious Strawberry Sangria.It was a perfect aperitif for this very tired "gardener"!

Ingredients {Good for 2-3}:

1/2 bottle of chilled red wine {for this recipe I used my new favorite South African Beach House red wine - blend of shiraz, mourvèdre and a touch of viognier}

2 cups of cold Fresca

Juice of 1/2 lemon {cut the other half crosswise for garnishing}

Juice of 1 lime

1/2 cup of lightly mashed ripe strawberries

Splash of orange juice or pineapple juice

Preparation:

Pour wine into a pitcher. Add all ingredients except for Fresca. Chill for 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend {6-24 hours if you have time}. Add Fresca just before serving. Add ice and garnish with lemon and lime.

Cheers!

Shared with :
Deb Duty Photography