summertime sangria {guest post}

Hey guys! I am guest blogging for Cailen while she is on vacation – hope she is having a great time! I bet you wish we were away too, huh?! Until that happens, I wanted to share two sangria recipes with you. My fiancé and I concocted the red version this Spring and it has been our go-to drink these past few months! In fact, I gave it to my Mom to make for my bridal shower in early June! The measurements are for a huge punch bowl, but if making in a wine decanter, cut in half.

LJ & JT Red Sangria

·         One jug of Carlos Rossi “Sangria” (Not the greatest wine, but the sangria version is a great base for this recipe! We get the big jug for around $12 – a steal!)

·         Frozen or fresh fruit (any variety works: limes, lemons, strawberries, grapes, blueberries, apples, oranges, raspberries, etc!)

·         Can of Sprite

·         Splash of Tequila – now my Mom didn’t add this for the shower – didn’t want any sloshed shower guests – but this adds a kick. Try if not driving anywhere for the next few hours!

Mix ahead of drinking time and then enjoy. That’s it! So easy. So simple. So refreshing!

sangria

At the Split Rock Wine Festival on Father’s Day weekend, Chaddsford Winery passed out summertime wine cooler recipes.

This double-sided sheet is a definite keeper for me! My best friend made the recipe the following weekend at her house-warming party and I can attest to its awesomeness -- my Mom and I had 2-3 drinks each!

Niagara Limosa

·         One bottle of Niagra wine

·         1-12 ounce can frozen lemonade or limeade

·         ½ cup sugar

·         3 cups club soda

·         Chopped strawberries and limes

Combine wine, lemonade, and sugar in punchbowl. Slowly stir in club soda. Garnish with fruit and serve chilled. A very light and summery drink! Goes down toooo easily!

So, try either of these recipes, depending on your preference of red or white OR create your own! Have fun mixing different wines with different fruits. Summer is the perfect time to sit on your porch with a home-made glass of sangria! Cheers!

lovin' liz's sangria?  check out her blog {here} and check out her bridal blog {here}..

maven cocktail party

hello mavens!  and happy (almost) 4th of july!  this week i thought it would be fun to celebrate summer with some fabulous cocktails.  so, i've invited some fellow cocktail aficionados to drop by, and all week long, you'll find deliciously simple drink recipes here at lifestyle maven that are sure to leave you smiling.  so, sip away and enjoy some summery goodness.

preview of goodness yet to come:

july 4th - mojito
july 5th - sangria
july 6th - arnold palmer
july 7th - muttini
july 8th - cranberry fizz

enjoy the loooong holiday weekend.
cheers!
cailen

also, shabby apple is offering 20% off site-wide with the promo code SUMMER20!!!

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happy (birthday) hour for craig

today is craig’s birthday!  so, in honor of him, i decided to do a video of how to make his favorite mixed drink (which is going to be one of the signature drinks at our wedding in november).  so, here’s to craig!  happy birthday!  (drink up : )

captain & ginger (a.k.a. tall, dark & handsome…umm, i mean dark & stormy)

highball glass with ice
1 shot spiced rum
top it off with ginger ale
garnish with lime wedge

sip & smile.  it tastes like cream soda!

(oh, and be sure to check out my guest post over at buckhead betty!).

st. germain & vodka cocktail

weekend in a drink: episode 1

this is one of my favorite cocktails, as you probably know by now.  let me know if you love it as much as i do : )

1 shot vodka
1 shot st. germain
topped with champagne
citrus of your choice

prepare for amazingness to ensue....