Sangria Season

Finally the weather is warming up... You know what that means - Another excuse to drink! It is the perfect time to break out the sangria. Sangria is my favorite outdoor drink, with its perfect light, crisp finish accompanied by an assortment of fruits. And it's so easy to make on your own ! I like to experiment and blend a whole bunch of wines together. The best part is, you can buy cheap wine in bulk because after you let it sit with the fruit it tastes amazing!

Recipe for perfect sangria
- Buy two double bottles of wine you like , (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio) it all depends if you want a red mixture, white mixture, or a blend of the two. I typically like to use merlot and put a little Pinot Grigio inside.

- Then you pick the fruits. I like to use apples, oranges , peaches and the secret is pears! Adding a few pears really brings out the taste

- A secret I learned from a friend is boiling a little water with cinnamon and putting that into the mixture as well. It really makes a difference

-After all is done, pop it in a cool place. The longer it sits, the more fruity taste the sangria will acquire.

- Pour yourself a nice glass, sit back, and enjoy the start of summer ! Don't forget to eat the fruit - it's the best part !