Summer Berry Sangria

Sangria is basically red wine, chopped fruit and shots of liqueur, topped off with a non alcoholic soda and served over ice. With these basic ingredients, you can experiment with endless variations for a taste treat that takes you around the world.

Basic Sangria, makes 1 pitcher:

• 1/2 bottle of red wine
• 2 cups of fruit, cut into 1/2-inch cubes or slices
• 1/2 to 1 cup fruit juice
• 3-4 shots of liqueur
• Non alcoholic soda to top off

Throw fruit and ice into a pitcher, add liqueur and wine and top with mixer. Stir and serve.

Summer Berry Sangria

• 1/2 bottle red wine
• 1 cup of frozen raspberries (squish half and leave the other half whole)
• 1 cup of frozen blackberries (ditto as above)
• 1 cup peach nectar/juice
• 4 shots Limoncello
• San Pellegrino sparkling water

Tropical Sangria

• 1/2 bottle red wine
• 2 cups of cubed mixed pineapples, lychees and mangoes
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 4 shots Midori
• Sprite or 7-Up

Florida Sangria

• 1/2 bottle red wine
• 1 cup orange slices
• 1 cup grapefruit slices
• 1 cup orange juice
• 4 shots Cointreau
• Sparkling water

See the rest of the Italian Idyll menu here:

Appetizer: Bruschetta
Entree: Pasta Carbonara
Dessert: Tiramisu