#gingerliqueur

This refreshing sangria combines the citrusy flavors of blood oranges, lemons, and limes with the warmth of ginger liqueur and the sweetness of honey. It's perfect for entertaining or a relaxing evening at home.

Ingredients: 1 bottle white wine. 1 cup ginger liqueur. 1 cup blood orange juice. 1/4 cup triple sec. 2-3 blood oranges, sliced. 1 lemon, sliced. 1 lime, sliced. 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves. 2 tablespoons honey. 1 cup sparkling water or club soda. Ice cubes.

Instructions: In a large pitcher, combine white wine, ginger liqueur, blood orange juice, triple sec, sliced blood oranges, lemon, and lime. Stir in honey until dissolved. Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld. Just before serving, add sparkling water or club soda and mint leaves. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with additional citrus slices and mint leaves, if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This refreshing white sangria is infused with the sweet essence of honeydew melon, the warmth of ginger liqueur, and the vibrant burst of mixed berries. It's perfect for warm weather gatherings or relaxing evenings.

Ingredients: 1 bottle of white wine. 1/2 cup ginger liqueur. 1 cup mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries. 1 cup honeydew melon balls. 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves. 1 lemon, sliced. 1 lime, sliced. 1 orange, sliced. 2 cups sparkling water. Ice cubes.

Instructions: In a large pitcher, combine white wine and ginger liqueur. Add mixed berries, honeydew melon balls, mint leaves, and sliced citrus fruits. Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. Before serving, add sparkling water and ice cubes. Stir again gently. Pour into glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish with additional berries and mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Gingersnap

I've been waiting for a long time to make this cocktail, weighing making my own ginger wine or using a store-bought liqueur being part of my hesitancy. But a cold snap finally made up my mind and I went with a homemade ginger liqueur to pull this one off. The reason for my hesitancy is that the recipe calls for ginger wine, a spirit you brew yourself like a beer but with sugar water and fresh ginger using wine yeast. Who does that? Even I was daunted by the process. I felt that the flavor of ginger wine, however would be more authentic, and funky tasting than a store bought ginger liqueur. My solution of a homemade liqueur was a good compromise. Ages ago, I set aside some ginger slices in vodka. After a few days I strained out the solids and added sugar syrup. This ginger liqueur was hot and sweet, but less strong than the vodka was itself. I had just enough of it left to make this drink. I bought candied ginger and used it to good effect to flavor the drink even further.