Get Ready For a Sparkling 4th of July! Recipe For Easy 'Star-Spangled Sangria'

By Susan C. Schena (Patch Staff)

Recipe from Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi for Star-Spangled Sangria:
Serves 8
½ cup sugar
½ cup lemon juice
1 (10 ounce) bottle club soda
1 (750 milliliter) bottle of Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio or other brand of Pinot Grigio
1 lemon, sliced
Ice
Star fruit, strawberries, blueberries and mint leaves for garnish

1. Dissolve sugar in the lemon juice in a large pitcher.
2. Add club soda, Pinot Grigio, lemon slices and mix well. Note, do not add ice cubes until ready to serve or it will dilute the sangria.
3. Pour into glasses and garnish with star fruit, strawberries, blueberries and/or mint leaves

*Entertaining Tip: when making for a large group, double or triple using a large container with a tap. Put the ice in a tube in the center of the container to keep it from diluting the mixture, but keep it cold. Add in some of the strawberries and oranges in the container to give the drink a festive touch!

Also see: L.A. County July 4th Fireworks Guide 2016: Where To See The Shows

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