Sprinkle Some Spritz into Summer

Simple Rosé Sangria

Ingredients

• 2 bottles rosé, one still, one sparkling
• 1 cup brandy
• 4 oranges, two juiced and two sliced
• 2 peaches, pitted and sliced
• A few sprigs of mint

Instructions

1. In a large carafe or pitcher, add the brandy and fresh orange juice. Then add the sliced peaches and oranges. Pour both bottles of wine over the fruit, and violently shove two large mint sprigs down in it. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
2. Fill glasses with ice and pour the sangria into each glass. Garnish with fresh mint and throw.it.back.
3. Makes a TON.

Watermelon Spritzers with Lemon and Honey

Ingredients

• 2.5 pounds fresh watermelon (seedless if you can get it)
• 3 lemons (seedless if you can find them), for the juice
• 2 Tbs. honey
• 1 cup chilled seltzer (more or less)
• lemon balm, for garnish (totally optional. mint is fine too!)

Instructions

1. Place the watermelon, lemon juice and honey in a food processor. Process until smooth.
2. Strain into a large bowl, pressing the juice out of any seeds or pulp that remains.
3. Pour into a large pitcher and chill until you’re ready to drink.
4. Serve with a splash of seltzer and lemon balm or mint, if using.
5. Add alcohol, for the love.
6. Makes about six cups.