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July 31, 2011

BOTW: Plum & Necterine Sangria

With summer time coming to a close in August and back to school right around the corner, fitting in that one last summer party can be tricky.  Why not serve a summer time sangria to your guests.  It's easy, refreshing and you can make a huge batch of it.  After searching the web, I came up with this sangria concoction from Williams-Sonoma for my 'Best of the Web' this week.




















Plum and Necterine Sangria

Look for plums and nectarines that are ripe but still firm to ensure that they do not become too soft when soaked in the wine. Rinse the fruits well to remove any surface chemicals before slicing them. Use a dry white Rioja or Sauvignon Blanc for the wine.


Ingredients:
3 plums, halved, pitted and cut into thin wedges
3 nectarines, halved, pitted and cut into thin wedges
1 can (12 fl. oz.) nectarine nectar
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1 bottle (750ml) dry white wine
Ice cubes as needed
1 bottle (24 fl. oz.) sparkling water, chilled

Directions:
In a large pitcher, combine the plum wedges, nectarine wedges, nectarine nectar, orange liqueur and wine. Stir well, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours to blend the flavors.

To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and add the wine mixture, dividing evenly. Top off each glass with sparkling water. Serve immediately. Serves 6.

Photo credit: Williams Sonoma


What's your favorite summer time party cocktail?

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8 comments:

  1. My Farmhouse KitchenJuly 31, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    so i am cruising my blog reader on this late afternoon on this last day of july and what do i see?????

    whoa....wait just a minute...look at that...wow...that looks so good !!!!

    nancy, i LOVE this recipe...maybe later tonight ...

    happy to stop by today, my friend
    kary and teddy from slo
    xx

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  2. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I go gaga for sangria in the summertime....So wonderful at a party!

    Di

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  3. MichelleJuly 31, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Looks like what I needed this afternoon!

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  4. trumpAugust 1, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Very refreshing and perfect timing in all this summer heat. Richard

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  5. KathyAugust 1, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Have never been a sangria fan, but thinking this may change my mind. Thanks for sharing Nancy!

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  6. JessicaAugust 1, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    mmmmmmm, this looks so good and refreshing!!

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  7. Prairie RoseAugust 2, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Oh, My! I love sangria!
    This is something that we are most certainly going to have to try!!
    I love summer drinks using fresh in season fruit.
    A few weeks back I posted a Strawberry Basil drink and soon I shall be posting a couple of drinks made with fresh cherries.

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  8. Thelma FrayneAugust 4, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Yum- I'll be making this at the weekend!

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