Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Summer drinks on the porch!

So you don't have to have a porch to sit on to enjoy a summer cocktail, but it sure is a great way to start off the summer! This low calorie Sangria Sparkler has the happy and relaxed you need to start "summering" now! So gather those friends and pass the pitcher!


Sangria Sparkler (courtesy of Fitness magazine)Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Makes: 12 servings750-milliliter bottle dry red wine
1 cup light orange juice
1/4 cup brandy or cognac
1/4 cup orange liqueur
2 tablespoons sugar
2 medium oranges, sliced
2 cups club soda, chilled
Crushed ice and/or orange peel curls (optional)1. In a large pitcher, combine wine, orange juice, brandy, orange liqueur, sugar, and orange slices. Chill at least 2 hours. Add club soda before serving. Serve over crushed ice and/or with orange peel curls, if desired. Nutrition Information per serving: 100 calories, 0g protein, 9g carbohydrate, 0g fat (0g saturated), 0g fiber

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