What's for Cocktails? White Sangria!

Happy Fourth of July!!  This is definitely one of my favorite holidays.  Every Fourth we have a big cookout with all of our friends.  We have a ton of food, drinks and outdoor shenanigans, and then when it gets dark, we light some serious fireworks off the end of our dock.  This day just reinforces the fact that we are so lucky to live in the best country in the world and I am a lucky girl to have such wonderful friends and family!

This year, Sully made up a big batch of white sangria.  We have tinkered with other recipes before but this one was a definite winner.  It was so cool and refreshing in the (literally) 100-degree heat.  And with all the amazing fresh fruit in season, why WOULDN'T you make this?! Give it a try and cheers!


White Sangria
Serves 8-10

1 double bottle of pinot grigio

1 cup of granulated white sugar

1/2 cup apricot or other flavored brandy

1 liter of sparkling water or club soda

1 cup orange juice

juice of 1 lime

fruit to your liking (we used peaches, strawberries and lime slices)

Stir all liquids together vigorously to dissolve sugar.  Add fruit and chill for several hours.  Serve over ice and ENJOY!