Viva Diva Sangria

Sangria is a favorite summer time party choice for me.  Viva Diva Wines sent me this fantastic looking recipe featuring their Pinot Grigio.  Maybe a perfect fit for your Labor Day party....white after Labor Day is okay!

Christina Milian, singer, actress and entrepreneur, owns Viva Diva Wines along with her Mother/manger, Carmen Milian and publicist, Robyn Santiago. These three female owners have taken the affordable and tasty Viva Diva Wines to incredible heights and national levels.

Viva Diva Sangria

​Ingredients:
1 bottle Viva Diva Wines Pinot Grigio
1 2 liter sprite (If this sounds too sweet, you can always half it with club soda)
Fresh fruits including blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, apples, orange slices and lemon slices
Ice
1/2-1 cup Triple Sec-Optional

Directions:
Fill pitcher with ice about halfway full
Mix equal parts of the wine and sprite together in pitcher.
Add in fruits. Stir well. Keep adding wine and sprite to adjust taste desired.
Add in triple sec for additional flavor and citrus kick.
Pour into an ice filled tall goblet or glass and add in fruits from pitcher. ENJOY

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Refreshing White Sangria

Our last day of school happened today.  I now have a fourth grader and a second grader and almost three full months of filling time in the summer.   Hmmm, it's sangria time.    Sangria is one of the most refreshing, easy and delightful drinks you can make.  Simply served and easy as cherry pie to put together.  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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