drinks - The Broadcasting Baker https://www.thebroadcastingbaker.com/tag/drinks/ Cooking and Life Adventures in Bloomington, Indiana Thu, 01 Sep 2016 16:39:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.thebroadcastingbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2016/03/cropped-Broadcasting-Baker-Logo-small-web-32x32.png drinks - The Broadcasting Baker https://www.thebroadcastingbaker.com/tag/drinks/ 32 32 Last-minute Labor Day Recipes https://www.thebroadcastingbaker.com/2016/09/02/last-minute-labor-day-recipes/ https://www.thebroadcastingbaker.com/2016/09/02/last-minute-labor-day-recipes/#respond Fri, 02 Sep 2016 08:00:39 +0000 http://www.thebroadcastingbaker.com/?p=1928 A round-up of easy, last-minute recipes to help you celebrate a summer well spent.

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]]> We’re heading into the last official weekend of summer and I’m feeling a little sad. The past few months were so dominated by the homebuying process that I haven’t had much time to check things off my summer bucket list. There’s something truly special about Bloomington summers. The students are gone, downtown is a little bit quieter but there is still plenty to do. I’m hoping to cram quite a few summer activities into this holiday weekend before kissing one of my favorites seasons goodbye.

What are your plans for Labor Day weekend? Are you hosting a cookout? Hanging out with friends? Taking one last dip in the lake? Whatever’s on your weekend agenda, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite, easiest recipes to help you celebrate a summer well spent.

Appetizers

Pimento Cheese is pictured on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Pimento Cheese Spread

Creamy Curry Chip Dip

Ranch House Cheese Spread

Parmesan Truffle Popcorn

Game Day Salsa

Prosciutto + melon crostini

Drinks

A Mint Margarita Slush is pictured on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Mint Margarita Slushie

Boozy Lemonade

Summertime Sangria

Entrees

Slow-Cooker Dry Rub Pulled Pork

Slow-Cooker Dry Rub Pulled Pork

Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas

Desserts

White Chocolate Lemon Rice Krispie Treats are pictured on Monday, March 28, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Lemon White Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Grandma Cattaneo’s Oatmeal Cookies

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]]> This sangria is the perfect drink for summer parties. Featuring sweet Lambrusco, fresh fruit and a splash of lemonade, it’s deliciously sweet and makes enough for a crowd. You can serve it immediately, but it tastes best when it’s made the night before. 

SangriaCheers to the long weekend! What are your Memorial Day plans, friends? We’re heading to Illinois to spend some time with family. All that’s on our agenda is spending a lot of time outside grilling, biking and swimming. That’s what holiday weekends are meant for, right?

Anytime there’s a summer gathering, my mom and I whip up a batch of this sangria. She got the recipe from a bartender when my parents were in Spain several years ago and it’s been our go-to summer drink ever since. It’s not overly sweet, which is my big complaint with most sangria. I’ve found this is a recipe that both wine lovers and people who aren’t huge wine fans enjoy.

I like to make this the night before a party so the fruit has time to soak, allowing its flavors to really come through. We served a pitcher during a casual get together on our porch last night and there wasn’t a single drop left!

I will warn you, slip this sangria slowly. It’s so good that you’ll want to have a few glasses, but it will sneak up on you. And there’s nothing worse than starting the work week with a killer headache from a little too much indulging.

Stay safe and enjoy the extra day off!

Summertime Sangria

[ingredients title=”Ingredients”]

  • 1 1.5 Liter bottle of Lambrusco, chilled
  • 4 oz. light lemonade
  • 1 oz. Cognac
  • 2 oz. Cointreau
  • 2 oz. Gin
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar (optional)
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 1 peach, sliced
  • 1 nectarine, sliced
  • 1/4 cup strawberries, sliced

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[directions title=”Directions”]

  1. Combine Lambrusco, lemonade, Cognac, Cointreau, Gin and sugar in a large pitcher. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Carefully pour fruit into the pitcher and stir until it’s submerged in the sangria. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.

[/directions]

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