Traditional tasty Sangria

Sangria

Summer time and summer vacations are officially here!  So take a trip to Spain or Portugal and drink sangria!  

Ingredients

• 1 (750 ml) bottle rose wine
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup brandy or vodka
• 1/4 cup triple sec
• 1/4 cup simple syrup
• 1 orange, sliced into rounds
• 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
• 1 lime, sliced into rounds
•  6 oz container of fresh raspberries

Directions

1. Combine wine, pineapple juice, brandy, triple sec, and simple syrup in a large bowl or pitcher. 
2. Stir the oranges, lemons, limes, and raspberries into the mixture at least 30 minutes before serving. The longer the fruit marinates the better. Serve over ice.

Serves 6

The Margarita Mojito

The Margarita Mojito

It is a new twist on a classic just in time for Cinco de Mayo.  Both the margarita and mojito are the perfect refreshing cocktail so why not combine the two!

Ingredients

• 8 oz blanco tequila

• 2 oz fresh lime juice

• 2 oz agave nectar

• 4 oz soda water to top

• Approximately 20 mint leaves

• Approximately 2 limes cut into wedges

• Lime wedges to garnish

Directions

1. In a cocktail shaker, add torn mint leaves, lime wedges, lime juice, and muddle together, allowing the aromas to be released.  
2. Add 2 cups of crushed ice and add to tequila and agave nectar. Shake well. 
3. Pour evenly into 4 glasses, adding additional crushed ice then mix well
4. Top with soda water and garnish with lime wedges

Serves 4

madamemoonshine: Strawberry Fizz

madamemoonshine: Strawberry Fizz: The Strawberry Fizz Cinco de Mayo is almost here which means it is time for tequila!  This refreshing cocktail recipe has a Mex...

Strawberry Fizz

The Strawberry Fizz

Cinco de Mayo is almost here which means it is time for tequila!  This refreshing cocktail recipe has a Mexican twist with the addition of tequila.  Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 4 oz Republic Tequila

• 4 oz Strawberry Liqueur

• 2 oz Fresh lime juice

• 1 bottle of Prosecco (750 ml)

• Limes or strawberries for garnish

Directions

1. In a shaker filled with ice pour tequila, strawberry liqueur, and fresh lime juice, shake well
2. Strain evenly into 4 champagne flutes
3. Top off glasses with Prosecco and garnish with a lime wedge or strawberry half  

Did you know?

That Cinco de Mayo is celebrated nationwide in the US and regionally in Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla where the holiday is called El Dia de la Batalla de Puebla.  In the state of Puebla, the holiday commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.  Contrary to widespread popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Day which is actually celebrated on September 16th.