TIP OF THE DAY: Lady Liberty Lemonade, Sangria Or Cocktail
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Here’s a very quick, yet very high-impact, trio of drinks for July 4th weekend. One has no alcohol, one is lightly alcoholic and one is full-cocktail. Call them Lady Liberty Lemonade or Lady Liberty Sangria; or add gin, tequila or vodka for a Lady Liberty Cocktail. Even if you have time for nothing else, you can make this! The amounts needed will vary depending on the size of your pitcher. Ingredients To serve with ice cubes, prepare a can of lemonade and freeze it in ice cube trays, five hours in advance or overnight. This keeps the drink ice-cold without diluting it. 1. PREPARE the lemonade according to package instructions. 2. WASH the fruit. Slice the apples, cut the slices into stars, and add all the fruit to the pitcher of lemonade. Chill in the fridge until ready to use. Club soda added to this recipe serves two purposes: to add fizz to a still wine sangria, or to dilute the drink to a lower-alcohol, lower-calorie spritzer. Ingredients |
 [1] The addition of red, white and blue fruits makes this drink a celebration.
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To serve with ice cubes, freeze white cranberry juice in ice cube trays in advance. 1. SLICE the apples, cut the slices into stars, and add all the fruit to a pitcher. Top with the wine, liqueur and juice, and stir gently to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use. 2. FILL glasses and top off with club soda. Substitute gin, tequila or vodka for the wine in recipe #2. These wines are light enough for the hottest days of summer. Consider picking up varieties that you haven’t had before. Even if they won’t unseat your current favorite to drink as is, they will blend beautifully into the sangria.
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