Although I have lived in the tropics for 49 years, I am still a North Dakota farm boy at heart, and even from my little slice of paradise in the farm in Costa Rica, it is hard not to get excited about such a celebrated holiday like Independence Day.
We’re feeling pretty patriotic this week at Chestnut Hill Farms and wanted to share with our readers a very simple, yet special, recipe that is sure to be a refreshing take on the traditional Fourth of July fare.
So, raise a glass and repeat after us: Three CHEERS for the red, white and blue…sangria! Featured pineapple chunks and colorful fruit salute the stars and stripes in this recipe courtesy of RecipeGirl.com (click here for recipe tips):
RED, WHITE & BLUE SANGRIA
INGREDIENTS:
2 bottles dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc is good)
1 cup triple sec
1/2 cup berry-flavored vodka
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup simple syrup (see tips here)
1 cup blueberries
1 1/2 cups hulled and sliced strawberries
1 cup raspberries
1 1/2 cups pineapple chunksDIRECTIONS:
Combine all ingredients in a large punch bowl or pitcher and stir well. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Serve well-chilled with a good scoop of fruit floating in each drink, or serve over ice.
*If you’re not much of a drinker, we’ve got the perfect alcohol-free flag variety. Just substitute liquor with water and a few ice cubes and see how this fruit-infused beverage goes off with the same bang.
Wishing a very Happy Fourth of July to all Americans at home and abroad!
Dr. Lloyd