I love summer!
I used to say that fall was my favorite season; but as I have gotten older I am trying to fully embrace life, live in the moment and seize the day! So if I am shouting proclamations to the world, I guess it should be: I love ALL seasons!
I love each season for different reasons. The change in the weather…. whether it be hot summer days to the cooler, windy days of fall; or from the bitter cold winters to longer, breezy spring nights.
And I love the different traditions we have each season. From pumpkin picking and carving in the fall, to decorating our Christmas tree, to frolicking in a field of Texas Bluebonnets in the spring.
Summer is no exception!
I think I especially love summer because all the fun activities last for several months.
From movies and concerts in the park, to camping, to lazy days by the pool…. bring on the summer fun!
To me, there couldn’t be enough backyard cookouts with friends and family or lazy days by the pool! And just like the mixing and mingling and laid back attitude on these days; the food that is served is what summer is all about!
I couldn’t make it through these warm summer nights without a fun drink! I’m telling you, today’s recipe for Lemon Berry Sangria IS going to be the drink of the summer! Tart lemonade is infused with fresh summer berries for a slightly sweet and refreshing drink that tastes like summer!
And because I want everyone to enjoy this drink all summer long, I have included a non-alcoholic version. Serve either variety (or both) at your next summer gathering!
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Lemon Berry Sangria
Printable Version
Prep Time: 10 minutes Wait Time: 4-24 hours Serves: 8
A tart berry infused lemonade flavored white wine sangria that tastes like summer!
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
2 lemons, thinly sliced
1 cup lemonade
2/3 cup limoncello (lemon-flavor liqueur)
2 (750 milliliter) bottles sweet white wine (like Moscato or Riesling)
ice, for serving
Directions:
In a large pitcher or glass jar combine raspberries, strawberries, and lemon slices. Stir in lemonade, limoncello and sweet white wine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours to allow flavors to blend.
Serve chilled, over ice.
Note: Recipe can easily be halved or doubled, if needed.
Inspired by Better Home and Gardens
Virgin Lemon Berry Sangria
Printable Version
Prep Time: 10 minutes Wait Time: 4-24 hours Serves: 8
A non-alcoholic berry infused lemonade flavored “sangria” that tastes like summer!
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
2 lemons, thinly sliced
2 cups lemonade
1 (2-liter) bottle lemon lime soda
ice, for serving
Directions:
In a large pitcher or glass jar combine raspberries, strawberries, and lemon slices. Stir in lemonade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours to allow flavors to blend.
Right before serving add lemon lime soda and stir. Serve chilled, over ice.
Note: Recipe can easily be halved or doubled, if needed.
Inspired by Better Home and Gardens
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