Friday Beverage: White Wine Spritzer

Today the weather was so beautiful that our front porch was calling to me.

 

 

You know how that can be? Some Friday’s you just have to call a “Summer Friday” and pack up the workweek early and turn off the computer and make a pitcher of White Wine Spritzers.

 

 

It is the perfect spot to sit and unwind with a pile of fashion magazines and just watch our little village go about its business.

 

Wine spritzers are great when made with a delicious inexpensive wine. And, the market is flooded with terrific bottles in the $15-and-under range that are perfect for sipping or bringing to a dinner party. Or, making the delicious Friday afternoon White Wine Spritzer.

 

Nothing could be simpler to make.

White Wine Spritzer

 Ingredients

• 3/4 glass super-chilled white wine (very, very cold!)


• 1/4 glass super-chilled club soda (again: very, very cold!)


• Slice of lemon

Directions

Add some ice to a pitcher and fill halfway with a super-chilled wine. I used Gazela Vinho Verde. It is an inexpensive Portugal wine. This wine is perfect on its own too; it has a bright, lemony fizz and is lower in alcohol making for a refreshing treat.

Fill the remainder of the pitcher with club soda, ginger ale or lemon lime soda. Then take a slice of lemon and put it on the rim of the glass and enjoy the beginning of a beautiful weekend. Cheers!

And, before I go I just wanted to show you a close-up of my wonderful wedge shoes that I got from payless! Aren’t they too cute?

 

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Friday Beverage: Watermelon and White Grape Juice Refresher

With the unofficial summer here, my thoughts on Friday afternoon always go to having a refreshing beverage on the patio, as we unwind from the week and gear up for the weekend.

 

This Friday’s beverage is an alcohol-free drink and is extremely simple to make. It has everything a refreshing drink calls for; sweetness from the watermelon juice and a wonderful snap of tart from the white grape juice. Poured over ice, and topped with a slice of orange, your weekday will just melt away as you kickback and sip. And, if anyone wants to spike it, they can easily add a little vodka to their glass.

 Friday Beverage: Watermelon and white grape juice refresher

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of watermelon juice
• 1/3 of a can of frozen white grape juice
• 2 ½ cups of water
• Orange slices

Instructions:

1.     Take one medium watermelon and cube and de-seed. Place chunks into blender and puree; strain the juice, through cheesecloth or a strainer, into a pitcher/container.  Should make about 3-3 1/2 cups of liquid.

2. In a second pitcher add one cup of watermelon juice (reserve the remainder for another pitcher or two), 1/3 of a can of frozen white grape juice, and 2 ½ cups of water and stir.
3. Serve in ice-filled glasses, garnished with and orange ring. *Add vodka if desired.

It's normal for the watermelon juice to separate in the fridge, a quick stir to remix and you are ready for another refreshing Friday beverage. Cheers!  

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