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SANGRIAS SHOW THE WAY
The Spanish invention of red wine and fruit has
become embedded in American traditions.
Modern sangrias have evolved to use white wine
as well as red, brandy or other liquors for taste and
kick, lemon-lime soda or other bubblies, and
added sugar. Only one rule applies: follow your
palate!
Follow these steps for a foolproof sangria. Start
with a basic recipe or pick from your favorite ingredients. Experiment with measurements and ingredients until you find your sangria amor.
1. Pick your wine: Go for a red (a full-bodied
Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon) or use a white (like
a Pinot Grigio or Zinfandel) to accentuate the flavors of the fruits.
2. Add your liquor: Typical liquors include
brandy, rum, and orange-flavored liqueurs, but the
possibilities are endless.
3. Pick your fruit: Add citrus (oranges, lemons,
limes), tropical (pineapple, kiwi, mango), berries
(strawberries, blackberries, raspberries) or even
fruits that take you in an entirely different direction
(apples, melons, and so many more). Add additional fruit before serving to freshen the
appearance.
4. Give it some fizz: Add cold sparkling soda
just before serving.
5. Sweeten the punch: Sodas such as lemon-lime or grapefruit add both sweetener and fizz.
If you need additional sweetener, use simple syrup.
6. Chill with ice: Add ice right before serving.
Chilled and covered, sangria typically keeps for
up to three days (though the fruits may need
replacing).

Cody's Punch
From Mississippi River Distilling

375 ml Mississippi River Cody Road Bourbon
6 cans light beer
12-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
Mix ingredients in a one-gallon pitcher. Add ice,
stir, and serve. Be careful, a little goes a long way!
To tame it down a bit, add 12 ounces of water.

A CHILLING EFFECT
Ice is not only nice, it's also necessary on a hot
summer day to keep the drink fresh and cool.
Chunks: Ice rings and large ice cubes last longer
than standard ice cubes while minimizing the
dreaded watered-down effect.
Chilling stones: Use non-melting options to
avoid diluting the drink. Reusable " ice cubes " are
made from materials such as chrome, stainless
steel, and granite and come in a myriad of shapes
- from cubes and balls to diamonds and bullets.
Flavored ices: Use a recipe ingredient, like lemon-lime soda or juice, in your ice ring or cubes.
Arrange decorative garnishes within the cubes or
ring, like fruit slices and berries, herbs and flower
petals.

Moscow Mule
375 ml bottle vodka
4 ounces lime juice
32 ounces ginger beer
Add all ingredients to a pitcher with ice and stir.
Garnish with a lime or lemon wedge. Traditionally
served in a copper mug.
The ginger beer can be substituted with a mixture
of ginger-infused simple syrup and club soda. The
recommended ratio is 1 part simple syrup to 2 parts
club soda, but it can be altered for a stronger or
more muted ginger flavor.

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