#bbqdrinks

A patriotic and refreshing sangria perfect for BBQ gatherings, featuring a blend of red wine, fresh berries, citrus, and a hint of brandy.

Ingredients: 1 bottle red wine. 1 cup blueberries. 1 cup strawberries, sliced. 1 cup raspberries. 1 cup white grape juice. 1/2 cup brandy. 1/4 cup triple sec. 1/4 cup simple syrup. 1 lemon, sliced. 1 lime, sliced. 2 cups club soda, chilled. Ice cubes.

Instructions: In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, white grape juice, brandy, triple sec, and simple syrup. Stir well to mix the ingredients. Add the sliced lemon and lime to the pitcher. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld. Just before serving, add chilled club soda to the sangria and stir gently. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the sangria over the ice. Garnish with additional berries and citrus slices if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Red, White, and Blue Sangria!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This bright and tasty blackberry lemonade is a great way to beat the summer heat. This cool drink is the perfect mix of sweet and sour, and it will be a big hit at your barbecues.

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh blackberries. 1 cup lemon juice. 1/2 cup honey. 4 cups cold water. Ice cubes. Lemon slices and blackberries for garnish. Fresh mint leaves for garnish.

Instructions: Put fresh blackberries, lemon juice, and honey in a blender. Mix everything together until it's smooth. To get rid of the seeds and pulp, strain the mixture into a pitcher through a fine mesh sieve. Pour cold water into the pitcher and mix it well. Put the blackberry lemonade in the fridge for at least an hour to cool it down. Put ice cubes in each glass and then pour the blackberry lemonade over the ice. Put blackberries, lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves on top. Before serving, stir slowly. Cheers to your cool Summer Fresh Blackberry Lemonade!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes