White Sangria

A light and refreshing take on sangria. Great for a summer party! Grab an extra lime to slice for garnish.

Ingredients:

• 1 large orange
• 1 lemon
• 1 lime
• 2-3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 cup vodka 
• 1 cup Triple Sec or Grand Marnier
• 2 bottles dry white wine, chilled
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 quart club soda, chilled

Directions:

1. Thinly slice the orange, lemon and lime; remove all seeds. Place the fruit slices in a bowl with the cinnamon sticks. Pour vodka and Triple Sec over fruit slices. Chill, covered, for 4 to 12 hours.
2. Combine the chilled wine and sugar in a large glass pitcher or punch bowl. pour the fruit mixture into the pitcher, discarding the cinnamon sticks. Add the club soda. Stir well before serving. 

Yields 20 servings

Summer Beer

Thought I would share this with you since the weather is getting warmer and we are starting to spend more time outdoors. Summer beer is a great warm weather adult beverage. It is quick, easy, and tasty! Great  for barbecues, picnics, float trips, or simply hanging out with friends.

Ingredients:

• 4-5 cans of lite beer (4= sweeter and 5= less sweet)
• 4 shots vodka (optional)
• 1 can of lemonade frozen concentrate 
• Fresh lemons for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Mix beer, vodka, and lemonade concentrate in pitcher. 
2. Garnish with lemon.