Pineapple Sangria

                                   

It's getting  hot ! hot ! hot! outside! So, I started researching some refreshing, yet healthy,  party drinks! When I first saw the recipe for this unusual Sangria,  I was drooling. It looked so refreshing and inviting I couldn't wait to make it. I was having company for dinner that night ( temperature about 88 degrees) , so I knew that a nice full pitcher of this sweet and fruity Pineapple Sangria would hit the spot. But I didn't know how easy to make and how delicious this was going to be!

                                 

I found this recipe on an interesting blog called, Growing Up Gabel.

Aside from the white wine, the recipe is basically all citrus fruit and juices:  Pineapple juice, slices of lemon, lime and orange. Yum! But I couldn't resist adding a few red strawberries and some fresh pineapple chunks as well.

 By the way, my company went gaga over it, and there was not a drop left!
 I also made a similar pitcher without the wine for the kids! I just added more orange pineapple juice!

Both the alcoholic version and virgin version were definitely  refreshing, extremely eye appealing, and very tasty.

Here is Camille's original recipe- Mine is a little different. I made some adaptations to align with our preferences..


Ingredients

• 3 cups pineapple juice- ( I used a  refrigerated carton of 100% pineapple and orange mixture)
• 1 bottle white wine ( I used a Spanish  white wine) 
• 1 orange, 1 lemon, 1 lime, sliced
• Optional: 3 large strawberries slice and a few chunks of fresh pineapple
• Lemon-lime seltzer water
• 2 Tablespoons (or more) pure maple syrup if desired for sweetness ( I didn't use any) 
• ice 

Instructions

1. Pour pineapple juice and wine in to a pitcher .
2. Add maple syrup if desired, tasting to get it to desired sweetness.
3. Squeeze juices from orange, lemon, and lime in to the pitcher. ( I forgot to squeeze my fruit first) 
4. Then slice the fruit and put in to the pitcher as well.
5. Chill pitcher until read to serve — at least a few hours or a day in advance.
6. When ready to serve, add ice and 1 cup of lemon-lime seltzer.
7. 
   

   

   Albert is always ready to taste test- and he approved it!!

How do you think it would taste with a touch of cinnamon?? hmm? 

In addition to tasting sweet and juicy, fresh pineapple contains nutrients that are beneficial to our bodies. What are some of  the benefits of pineapple?

• Bromelain- rich in bromelain which is an effective anti-inflammatory and aids digestion
• Manganese   - provides 73 % of daily requirement which helps synthesize healthy bone and cartilage. Manganese is also important for collagen formation and to help wounds heal.
• Vitamin C-  helps to protect DNA from exposure to toxins and pollutants. May also help decrease uric acid levels in your body. This could be helpful for anyone prone to gout.
  

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