THE GODDESS OF WINES  HOME PAGE WHITE SANGRIA Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup brandy 1 cup sliced peeled fresh or frozen peaches, thawed 1 cup sliced fresh or frozen sliced strawberries, thawed 1 medium lemon, sliced 1 medium lime, sliced 1 bottle (750 milliliters) dry white wine, chilled 1 can (12 ounces) lemon-lime soda, chilled Ice cubes Directions In a pitcher, mix sugar and brandy until sugar is dissolved. Add remaining ingredients; stir gently to combine. Serve over ice. RED SANGRIA Ingredients: 2 bottles of chilled red wine 1 cup of brandy ½ cup of sugar 2 oranges cut into slices 3 lemons cut into slices 3 limes cut into slices 2 peaches cut into slices 1 pint of strawberries cut into slices 1 cup of club soda Instructions: Mix wine, brandy, sugar and fruit together in a large pitcher. Pour into glasses over ice and top with club soda. When pairing food with your sangria, you’ll want to continue the Spanish food and beverage theme and serve your fruit flavored sangria with tapas like albondigas, Spanish meatballs, or empanadillas, Spanish meat turnovers. STRAWBERRY SANGRIA Ingredients 4 cups dry white wine, chilled 1/2 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 1/4 cup sugar 2 cups club soda, chilled 2 cups champagne Directions In a pitcher, combine wine, strawberries and sugar. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in club soda and champagne. PEACH WINE COOLER Ingredients 2 cups frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed 1/2 cup brandy 1/3 cup honey 1/2 lemon, very thinly sliced 1 bottle (750 milliliters) dry white wine 1-1/2 cups carbonated water, chilled Ice cubes Directions In a 2-qt. pitcher, combine the peach slices, brandy, honey and lemon slices; stir in wine. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until chilled. Just before serving, stir in sparkling water. Serve over ice. WINE SPITZER With a spritzer, you can customize the flavors you want by selecting a specific type of wine. For a sweeter drink, choose a fruity rosé wine. Then, garnish with sweet fruits like strawberries or orange slices. If you’re craving something a little dryer, consider a white wine like Sauvignon Blanc. Choose a tangy garnish, such as a lemon slice, to top it off. Ingredients: 4 oz. of chilled white or rosé wine 2 oz. of club soda Chilled glass filled with ice Fruit for garnish Instructions: Pour wine and club soda over ice, garnish with fruit and serve immediately. Top Of Page