Summer Fun
Ok, so thanks to Nancy B. I have become addicted to Twinings Cold Brew Iced Tea(s)
(my fav's are the green tea with mint and the mixed berry)
All you need is about a gallon of cold water (can be room temperature) and six tea bags. let it sit for five minutes and sweeten as desired ( I make a simple syrup 1 c sugar, 1 c hot water) Ice and Enjoy !!
For those of you who like something alcoholic, I have two supurb Sangria recipes:
Tropical Sangria
1 bottle (750 ML) Red Wine (dont spend more than 8$ - a red zinfadel, or a Pinot Noir work well)
1/4 C. Orange Liquer (Grand Mariner or Triple Sec)
2 oranges (sliced thin)
2 limes (sliced thin)
1- 8 oz. can of Pineapple Juice (or Mango)
2 C. lime or lemon seltzer
~ you can add pealed, sliced apples or pears as well if you like.
Combine all ingrediants and refridgerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is prefered)
***(I use lemonlime seltzer, and just a hint, put it in right before serving the sangria )
Serves 6-8
White Peach Sangria
1 bottle (750 ML0 of a dry white wine
3/4 C. Peach Vodka (I use Peach Schnapps if you use the vodka, then a 1/4 C. of sugar should be added)
6 TBS Lemonade Concentraite (thawed)
1 lb. ripe, pitted and sliced white peaches
3/4 C. white grapes (optional)
3/4 C. red grapes
Optional ~ 1/2 C. Brandy and a handful of mint leaves (crush between fingers to release oils )
Refridgerate for at least 4 hours - overnight is better to allow the fruit and mint flavors to infuse the alcohol.
Serves 6-8
Both Recipes can be doubled ( ie two bottles of wine)
(my fav's are the green tea with mint and the mixed berry)
All you need is about a gallon of cold water (can be room temperature) and six tea bags. let it sit for five minutes and sweeten as desired ( I make a simple syrup 1 c sugar, 1 c hot water) Ice and Enjoy !!
For those of you who like something alcoholic, I have two supurb Sangria recipes:
Tropical Sangria
1 bottle (750 ML) Red Wine (dont spend more than 8$ - a red zinfadel, or a Pinot Noir work well)
1/4 C. Orange Liquer (Grand Mariner or Triple Sec)
2 oranges (sliced thin)
2 limes (sliced thin)
1- 8 oz. can of Pineapple Juice (or Mango)
2 C. lime or lemon seltzer
~ you can add pealed, sliced apples or pears as well if you like.
Combine all ingrediants and refridgerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is prefered)
***(I use lemonlime seltzer, and just a hint, put it in right before serving the sangria )
Serves 6-8
White Peach Sangria
1 bottle (750 ML0 of a dry white wine
3/4 C. Peach Vodka (I use Peach Schnapps if you use the vodka, then a 1/4 C. of sugar should be added)
6 TBS Lemonade Concentraite (thawed)
1 lb. ripe, pitted and sliced white peaches
3/4 C. white grapes (optional)
3/4 C. red grapes
Optional ~ 1/2 C. Brandy and a handful of mint leaves (crush between fingers to release oils )
Refridgerate for at least 4 hours - overnight is better to allow the fruit and mint flavors to infuse the alcohol.
Serves 6-8
Both Recipes can be doubled ( ie two bottles of wine)
Watermellon Lemonaide
Yields: 16cups
Ingredients
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- 1 (6-pound) seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch chunks (8 cups
) - 1 can(s) (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate
- 1 can(s) (12 ounces) pink lemonade concentrate
- Chilled seltzer or club soda
- Lime slices, for garnish
Directions
- Puree watermelon, in batches, in blender until smooth. Pour into a 2-quart pitcher. Stir in lemonade concentrates until completely melted. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to serve, fill 10-ounce glasses with ice cubes and 1/2 cup of the watermelon mixture; top with seltzer or club soda and garnish with lime slices.
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