Mahogany Cooks

Well as you all know it is going to be a HOT SUMMER... What better way to chill out with a fruity glass of Sangria...

I totally LOVE this stuff... I make it a tad bit different from the rest.. It still is a good refreshing entertaining drink...

1 Bottle of Wine... ( I use Mogen David Blackberry) it gives it a GREAT TASTE... The thing about Sangria you can use any fruit you like.. Here is what I use....

1 Lemon to slice and 1 Lemon to squeeze juice from..
1 Lime to slice and 1 Lime to squeeze juice from
1 Orange to slice and 1 Orange to squeeze juice from
1 16 oz jar of Cherries
2 Tablespoons of Red Grenadine
4 shots of Apple Schnapps
2 Tablespoons of Sugar
5 cups Cherry 7up (I use) or Ginger Ale

If you are making it in a pitcher you can cut it down some... You can even double it if you are making in a punch bowl...

Mix all ingredients and then let it chill for 6 hours or more.. Then longer you like it marinate the better it taste.. Enjoy

This drink has been a favorite since I made it up.. My friends named it.. I am always trying new ways to serve drinks when we have our get togethers... We named it "Purple Rain".. I tell you it is so  good.. Well if you enjoy sweet, fruity drinks...

Here are the ingredients... (again not good on measurements) This goes in my punch bowl... You can eye how much your container will hold...

• Welch's Grape Juice
• Blue Curacao
• Coconut Rum
• Pineapple Vodka
• Simple Syrup
• Pineapple Juice

Now this is the tricky part... You will only need a half cup of Pineapple Juice and Simple Syrup to taste...

Then in the punch bowl  add ice... If it is too strong always add more juice...