Sangria Pitchers For Your Summer Barbecue
June 19, 2009 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under Barbecues, Summer Parties, cocktails
Like I said earlier, a pitcher of your favorite or signature cocktail works wonderful for summer backyard barbecues. It’s quick, easy, and you can make them ahead.
Here are three yummy sangria cocktail pitcher recipes from Leblon Cachaça.
Sangrias Blanco
3 oz. Leblon Cachaça
3 oz. pisco
3 oz. elderflower liqueur
6 oz. white cranberry juice
6 oz. semi sweet white wine
1 oz. fresh lime juice
3 oz. soda water
Directions:
Fill half of the pitcher with ice. Add the ingredients and stir well. Garnish with slices of limes, apples, cucumbers, kiwi, sage leaves star fruit and green grapes if available.
Traditional Sangria
4 oz. Leblon Cachaça
2 oz. brandy
2 oz. orange liqueur
3 oz. pineapple juice
2 oz. fresh lemon juice
8 oz. red wine
3 tbsp. white sugar
3 oz. soda water
Sliced lemon, orange and pineapple
Directions:
In a pitcher, add the fruit, sugar and juices. Stir well. Fill half the pitcher with ice, add the remaining ingredients and stir well again.
Tangerine Passion
3 oz. Leblon Cachaça
2 oz. Aperol
2 oz. triple sec
6 oz. fresh tangerine juice
2 oz. passion fruit juice
6 oz. Champagne
Directions:
Fill half of the pitcher with ice. Add all the ingredients over the ice and stir.
Do you have a signature cocktail that you make for summer parties, and backyard barbecues?
Make sure you remind your guests to drink responsibly, and never drink and drive!
