It's summer time!!! Well not technically, but we're close. Super close. I think we need to do some prep work. Let's write a list...together. #teamwork
A summer to-do list!! Here are my 10 things:
1. Plant some flowers.
2. Throw an ice cream party. (Vegan coconut ice cream. On the brain.)
3.
Watch a movie outside.Watch a ton of movies outside. And drink wine while doing so.4. Beach. Lots of beach.
5. Adopt a kitten/puppy. (Not a summer thing per se, but it's happening. I'm determined.)
7. Go on a boat. Aaaand maybe wear boat shoes. And maybe a blazer. That'd be cute, right?
8. Run through some sprinklers (sans white shirt).
9. Go down a river in an inner tube. With beer in hand.
10. Drink lots of dranks. Kinda like this not too sweet sangria.
Noooow, your turn?! What's on your summer to-do list?!
Sangria! It's the frittata of drinks.
Throw in a variety of mis-matched fruits and it'll most likely end up being delicious.
In this rendition, I threw in some sliced peaches, strawberries, oranges and limes. I added some strawberry syrup to give it that extra of kick of, well, strawberries. Super simple. Just a little rosemary (gives a slight hint), agave (or sugar), a dash of water and salt, and the strawberries.
The strawberries will start to break down and get all delicious. You might want to eat it or spread it on some toast. Don't. Strain it through a sieve and add it to the sangria.
Let it sit in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. All the fruit and flavors will totally make out.
Flavors making out is a good thing, by the way.
And then, grab a glass, throw in some ice cubes and drink; preferably while crossing something off your summer to-do list.
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Strawberry Rosemary Sangria
Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit
Strawberry Syrup:
1 cup diced strawberries
1 tablespoon agave
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon water
2 twigs of rosemary
Sangria:
1 750-ml bottle dry white wine
½ cups sliced strawberries
¼ cup triple sec
2 peaches, each cut into 12 slices
1 large orange, cut crosswise into 6 slices
1 lime, cut crosswise into 6 slices
For strawberry syrup, dice up strawberries. In a small saucepan add strawberries, agave, salt, water and rosemary. Place over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until strawberries are totally broken down. Remove from heat and strain through a sieve, removing rosemary and strawberry chunks. (Note: chunks is a gross word, eh?) You should have about 2 tablespoons of strawberry syrup.
In a pitcher, mix white wine, triple sec, sliced peaches, strawberries, oranges and limes. Smash the citrus slightly. Add the strawberry syrup and stir. Let stand at room temperature at least 2 hours or chill up to 4 hours. Serve sangria over ice.
Shirin says
this looks delicious! sangria's so often too sweet, I love how you played around with the flavors here.
picking strawberries is definitely on my summer to do list!
Adrianna says
Whoa! Picking strawberries is so being added to my list.
cindy says
I love sangria, but usually find it way too sweet. I love that this isn't sweet like that! Can't wait to make it.
Samantha says
I think this looks so pretty. I love the first picture. And I love your list. So perfect!
Tina says
OMG! This looks so delicious. I want some right now.
bianca says
You, my friend, are speaking my language! Fruit and wine is what I call summer. High atop my list of summer to do's is floating down a river- with of course a drink in hand!
DessertStalking says
Hi there - just came by to tell you that we have missed your submissions on the site. Your photos are as wonderful as ever - love this!
Amy @ A Little Nosh says
That's a fantastic to-do list. I need to make one of those. Every year I tell myself things I want to do, and then never do them. Putting it in writing (typing?) makes it more permanent.
Jen of My Tiny Oven says
I could use a tall glass of this right now, and it is not even noon here yet! Oh well it is somewhere!!
Katrina says
So tasty looking. I just had half a pitcher of this at dinner. It's so addicting!
Jessica says
OMG! This looks so good. I love the addition of rosemary. It's so hot in Georgia right now that I would take a bath in this.
Pete says
Going down a river in an inner tube is so on my to-do list this summer. And this drink.
France @beyondthepeel says
I love sangria. I like the twist you add with the rosemary in the syrup. What a great idea and it can be varied so many ways. I have a big bottle of homemade wine just beggin' to go in a sangria bath!
Shauna says
Oh my goodness that sounds like the most divine summer drink!
tina says
Hello Darling! Isn't that a great way to start your Monday!? i'm seriously considering this for my lunch time drink. Aren't we in a strawberry kick these days? Lovin' it 🙂
Jessica @ How Sweet says
hmmm... sangria for breakfast today?! What do you think?