Did you miss me? I've certainly missed y'all! I can't believe how much blogging has become a part of my life... two days away and I'm itching to come back. I've had a crazy week at work, as we've been hosting a conference, but it's over now! woohoo! So I decided to take a half day yesterday to "take a practice LSAT." Best decision ever. I had gotten 4 hours of sleep the night before, so when I got home at noon I decided to take a quick nap before I started the test. Three hours later I was still asleep and decided to postpone the test until Saturday. OMG. I can't even tell y'all how nice it was to catch up on life. I did a few loads of laundry, cleaned up the kitchen, watched a ton of Olympic coverage ( I'm full on team Phelps), and drank a few alcoholic beverages while cleaning out my Google reader.
Now, on to one of my favorite cocktails. I don't know that I've talked about the fact I studied abroad in Spain in 2008, but I did. and it was AWESOME. I met some of my best friends there, and had the experience of a lifetime. I'm sure y'all are all familiar with Sangria, a Spanish wine punch with fruit and hard liquor. I love Sangria, but it can be really heavy and sweet, and y'all know I don't have time for a hangover. However, I can still get my fruity wine fix, have you heard of Tinto de Verano? This is a much lighter wine cocktail that they enjoy all over Spain. It's super easy to whip together, and always a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
- Your favorite red wine (try a Tempranillo, Pinot Noir or a Beaujolais Nouveau)
- Citrus Soda (traditionally Fanta Limon or Gaseosa, but try Fresca or Sprite if you can't anything else)
- Ice
- Lemon slice
Directions
Pour 4 oz. Red Wine over ice. Top with soda, add a lemon wedge. Enjoy
Doesn't get much easier than that. You'll thank me later. Have a great weekend ladies!!! I have some fabulous guest posts coming up next week, so be sure to check back!
xoxo, EP
12 comments:
ooo, that sounds really good. I've never really enjoyed Sangria, but maybe I've never had a good one!
This sounds delicious!!!!! And easy ingredients, too which is nice!
This sounds really good! I love Sangria but this is easier and lighter! Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a great weekend!
Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings
omg, in college i used to LOVE mixing franzia and fresca! i may have to take a stroll down memory lane and whip up a batch soon!
have a great weekend! xox
I love your blog! I was just in DC in the spring interning at C-SPAN, which is right around the Hill. I used to take my lunch breaks walking around there. :) Checkout my blog, and follow if you like!
Jenn
http://apopofstyle.blogspot.com/
Yum and yum! Two of my favorite drinks in one - sign me up!
ill take this cocktail at exactly 4pm today when i am done with my final! ha
happy weekend
xxA
www.letitbebeautiful.com
Bring on the weekend and this fab-o cocktail!! Cheers!!
Shanna
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Sounds so tasty..! Thanks for sharing! xo akiko
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We missed you! Good luck on the plsat on Saturday. Have a fab week! :)
I totally miss you!
This drink looks delish
um yumm that looks amazing!!! I make a similar one with white wine and fresca but I like red wine more anyways so I def need to try this! just found your blog today and love it! I am following now :) keep in touch! xoxo
Pam
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