Quick Sangria

Sangria is very delicious and refreshing and much easier to make than you think! You can spice up any occassion with a quick but delicious Sangria but why wait for a party, when you can spice up any day of the week with my delicious Quick Sangria.

I don't really follow a recipe when making my Sangria, but I will try my best to explain how I make it.  If you feel like you need more or less of something, please feel free to add or take away. The beauty of Sangria is that you can be as creative as you like!

QUICK AND EASY SANGRIA

Half a bottle (375ml) of dry Red Wine
Two apples cut into small cubes
One pineapple cut into small cubes
Two cinnamon sticks
Five star anise
250ml Mixed Berry Juice
250ml Sprite

Cut all the fruit into small cubes (think bite size and they must look good in a glass)
Pour red wine over fruit and if you have time let it sit. Half an hour should do! If you have no time, no worries, just go to next step. You can use any red wine you like.
Pour in the Mixed Berry Juice - you can even use orange juice, but I found it "clouded" the red and I liked the pretty red look!
Add cinnamon sticks and star anise
Add Sprite * If you like less sweet add Sparkling Water or Soda Water instead
Mix well and chill for about 2 hours.

Serve and enjoy. Makes about 4-5 glasses (you might want to double up)

Easy Mojito Recipe

There is nothing as refreshing as a Mojito when the days are hot and steamy.There must be something about the combination of the fresh lime, fresh mint, a hint of sweetness and that tiny tingly bubbles that is totally irresistable to me!

Now don't get discouraged, it is really really easy to make a Mojito.

Here is my Easy Mojito Recipe for everyone who asked and for all you Mojito fans out there!

Mojito

EASY MOJITO RECIPE

1 tot (25ml) or 1oz White Rum
12 Mint leaves
1 large Lime or 2 small limes - cut into wedges
1 tot (25ml) or 1 oz fresh Lime juice
1 tbsp Sugar syrup *
Soda water (Club soda)

In a highball glass muddle Mint leaves, Lime wedges and Sugar syrup together. This will bring out all the flavours.
Add the Rum and fresh Lime juice and muddle all together.
Top off with Soda water.
Garnish with a sprig of mint and some lime slices.


Nothing can be easier. Enjoy!




* You can make your own Easy Sugar Syrup. Put 2 cups of sugar in a jug, then pour 1/2 cup of boiling water over it. Stirr until all the sugar granules has disolved and you are left with a syrup. It can keep in the fridge for a long time and you can use it in all sorts of cocktails. I put mine a squeezy bottle, and it works great!

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Exotic Mango Sorbet

The other day I was outside in my garden, relaxing and just enjoying the sunshine. Ok, seriously, if you have to know, I was weeding! Terrible job! Like that was not bad enough, this Mango falls off the tree and hit me on the head! So I figured if life throws me Mangoes, I will make Mango Sorbet!

It is such an easy recipe and the sorbet is really tasty and refreshing - even the kids will love it! You can also easily convert it into a cocktail - Exotic Mango Sorbet with a twist (read on)..

Exotic Mango Sorbet



EXOTIC MANGO SORBET

12 Mangoes (this will make about 2L) - cut in cubes
1/2 cup Sugar Syrup
1 tin Coconut Cream
1 medium size Pineapple - peeled and sliced

Cut the mangoes in cubes and freeze them for about 3-4 hours. If you freeze them overnight, take them out for half an hour before use. 
Put frozen mangoes into a blender with the sugar syrup and blend. If you do use the store bought frozen mangoes, you might have to add some more sugar syrup as they are not as sweet.
Add the pineapple and coconut cream and blend till slushy.

Pour into a container and freeze. It can be served after about 2-3 hours in the freezer. Take out for 5 minutes before dishing.

Absolutely delicious!

EXOTIC MANGO SORBET with a TWIST

After blening all the ingredients in the blender, add a tot or two of Coconut Rum (Malibu or other)  to the sorbet and mix. Pour into Coctail glasses and enjoy!

Exotic Mango Sorbet with a Twist