Impromptu Girls Night with White Wine Sangria

What started out as a normal Saturday, turned into a really fun night!  I casually asked a friend to come over for some drinks and it turned into 3 friends coming over for drinks and food!  Can't beat that.  I love impromptu gatherings.

A few yummy snacks included some of my old faves:

Hot Reuben Dip

Ranch Chicken Dip

And this lovely put a smile on your face make the day so much better cocktail.  It was the first time I had ever made sangria.  I sent a tweet out to a few folks hinting for a good recipe and got a drink that is a cross between an Iowa Girl Eats and a Sunny Anderson concoction.

Lets just say I WILL be making it again.



White Wine Sangria

1 bottle wine

1 lemon, cut into wedges

1 orange, cut into wedges

handful of blueberries

2 T. sugar

1 shot brandy or run

2-3 c. ginger ale or club soda

In a large pitcher, pour in wine.  Add in chopped lemon, oranges, sugar and shot of alcohol.  With a wooden spoon muddle the fruit together and stir until sugar is dissolved.  Chill for at least an hour.

Right before serving add in ginger ale or club soda.  Fill glasses with more fruit, including blueberries and ice.  Pour and serve.

I'm not going to lie there is a little of this left in the fridge and I may have had a glass with my lunch and I just might have a little later tonight.  Why not?

What is your favorite summer cocktail?  Alcohol or not, what quenches your thirst?

Hands down I'm a beer girl, but everyone once in awhile I try not to be a guy and drink something fruity:)