Summer is sippin’ time! Well, at least it is in my family. It’s the time where you can make big pitchers of sangria and sit sippin’ on the porch all day till it’s gone. Don’t worry. For us kids my parents gave us lemonade and sweet tea.
Now, if you read Nutmeg Nanny a lot you will notice something. My cocktail category is HUGE. Why? Well because I like cocktails. Who doesn’t? That is why when I was asked to make a cocktail for this month’s Kitchen PLAY event I was ecstatic! I was even more excited when I found who was sponsoring the event: CUTCO Cutlery.
I know, I know. Why would I be excited about a knife company sponsoring an event where I’m supposed to make the cocktail? Here’s why. Have you ever made sangria? Do you know how much fruit you have to cut up?! A lot! Doing that with a cheap knife is no fun!
The main thing I liked about CUTCO is that the all of their knives are made in the USA. It’s hard to find good-quality products that are still made in the USA. Not only that, but they offer a “forever guarantee” on their knives. This means they guarantee their performance, sharpness and even offer reduced cost to knives that have been damaged due to misuse or abuse. This is quality!
They were also kind enough to send to me one of their Trimmer knives, and it was a total workhorse in the kitchen. It sliced through all the fruits with ease and cut my sangria-making time in half! (I admit, most my knives are not so good).
Summertime Sangria
Yield: 1 pitcher
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 2 hours in the refridgerator)
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes (plus 2 hours in the refridgerator)
Ingredients:
1 bottle dry red wine (750 milliliter)
1/4 cup cognac or brandy
1/4 cup triple sec liqueur
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 - 1/3 cup sugar (depending on your desired sweetness)
1 apple - cored and cubed
1/2 orange - thinly sliced (peel on)
1 lime - thinly sliced (peel on)
1/2 cup strawberries - hulled and sliced
1/2 cup cherries - seeded and cut in half
1 liter seltzer water
Directions:
Combine all ingredients except seltzer water. Let sit in large pitcher for at least two hours until flavors have combined. When you are ready to serve add seltzer water and enjoy!
Renee
Wednesday 25th of July 2012
Do you know a red wine that will not cause a headache. I can't remember why, but I get a headache everytime I drink wine and most beer brands. I would love to have advice on this because I would love to try this cocktail! I think it would be a little odd tasting, though to use whiskey, lol!
Renée J. (RJ Flamingo)
Wednesday 11th of July 2012
This looks so refreshing for these hot summer days (and nights!). I may have to toss some mango in there... :-)
grace
Friday 29th of June 2012
i VERY rarely have any kind of alcohol, but sangria is something i really enjoy. the flavor of the booze can be very, very subtle, and that's what i prefer. :)
Dorothy at Shockinglydelicious
Thursday 28th of June 2012
What a wonderful drink! And how nice to be on the same menu with you.
Lyndsey@TheTinySkillet
Wednesday 27th of June 2012
I love your new look. I really need to update my look too, I'm slipping behind! I love the Sangria, it is so perfect for summer and serving to your friends that come over for grilling and such. Bring it on!