sweet summertime sangria...

In honor of all of us Mama's and Papa's out there who
give
encourage
beam
hug
help
spend
pack
check
forget
sign
do
laugh
drive
organize
wait
cry
hurry
smile
yell
play
discipline
clean
love
and pray
during the school months... This is for us.

Us parents who are too busy applauding our children
and teachers for a job well done...
and don't get me wrong, they deserve it...
but so do we.

So, kick back, sigh with relief, pat yourself on the back and relax.

Oh, and have one of these...

Yum.

Enjoy!

(sorry for the photo guys... not! hee hee hee)



*Sweet Summertime Sangria*

~1 bottle red wine... merlot, cab, etc.
~2 cups ginger ale
~1 large lemon, sliced
~1 medium orange, sliced
~2 small limes, sliced
~1/2 c. raspberries
~2 teaspoons sugar
~2 shots brandy... more or less, depending
on how "hammered" you want to get. JB's words! True story.

Pour the red wine in a pitcher.
Add the ginger ale.
Add the lemon, orange, and lime slices.
Add the raspberries.
Add the brandy followed by the sugar and stir for a minute or two.
Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and allow it to chill for
1 hour to overnight before serving.
Serve over ice.

Love ya,
rolo