SANGRIA – Our Military Life Blog https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com Serve*Save*Enjoy Fri, 15 May 2026 20:09:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 This Summer Sangria Is Just Peachy! https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/this-summer-sangria-is-just-peachy/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:25:00 +0000 http://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/?p=17369 Summer is in full swing here in south Georgia and we are so enjoying our time off! Between playing outside, chilling at the beach, and afternoon naps during our daily thunderstorm, we are truly living the good life! I am a HUGE fan of Sangria. It’s easy to whip up, you don’t need any crazy ingredients, and you can customize the flavors to your liking! Walking by the produce section in the Commissary and I could smell the ripe peaches and nectarines. I KNEW I had to use them right away. So, this week I made a Peachy Summer Sangria!

Ingredients:

  • 1 large bottle of white or rosé  wine.
  • 1 cup of white grape peach juice or peach nectar
  • 1/4 cup of peach schnapps or liquor (optional)
  • 3 peaches
  • 1 cup of frozen raspberries.

Directions:

  • Slice your peaches fairly thin.
  • Add everything to your pitcher.
  • Let it chill in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

Notes:

  • For the wine, I used a white zinfandel (that’s actually a pretty blush color).
  • If you want to try a variation, use white peaches or nectarines, which work great in this as well!
  • You can use fresh berries, but I like that the frozen ones work as fruity ice cubes in my drink!
  • If you don’t have a pitcher, you could a giant mason jar!
  • If you have leftover wine, just add it to the sangria as you drink it and make room in the pitcher.

This sangria is light, summery sweet, and oh so delicious! It doesn’t hurt that it’s pretty to look at as well. I hope you make a big batch and enjoy it as you lounge at the pool or get together with friends this weekend. It’s the perfect party drink! As always, PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY!

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]]> Mulled Holiday Sangria https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/mulled-holiday-sangria/ Sat, 23 Nov 2024 22:19:00 +0000 http://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/?p=20979 Happy Thanksgiving weekend! You did it! Pat yourself on the back for surviving another busy holiday. I hope you all thoroughly enjoyed your Thanksgiving and even Black Friday shopping, if that’s your thing! To celebrate, how about a nice warm mug of deliciously sweet and tart Mulled Holiday Sangria? Yes, please! I’m spending this weekend curled up under a blanket and relaxing before the real holiday madness begins.

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of red wine,
  • 2-3 cups of Apple Cider
  • Sliced fruit
  • Cinnamon sticks (and/or cloves, star anise, and cardamom pods)
  • 1/2 cup orange liqueur
  • 1/4 cup honey, optional

Directions:

  • Add all of your ingredients into a large pot on the stove.
  • Simply let it simmer away until warm and fragrant.
  • It was seriously make your house smell AMAZING. Like Christmas morning, but with wine!
  • Serve in a mug with sliced fruit and a cinnamon stick. So festive!
  • This Mulled Sangria is so delicious.

Notes:

  • I used Cabernet Sauvignon for my red wine.
  • For my fruit, I used pears and oranges.
  • If the Cabernet is a little dry for your taste, you can 1/4 cup of honey OR try it with a different wine!
  • For something lighter, you can use Chardonnay or even Moscato, if you like things on the sweeter side.
  • You can also add fresh orange juice for a bright flavor.
  • The possibilities are endless. I just LOVE Sangria and mulled wine so why not combine both?

This mug of deliciousness will keep you warm and toasty this holiday season, whether you’re snuggling on the couch watching the kids decorate the tree or walking in the cold singing carols. It’s perfect for a holiday brunch as well!

Please enjoy responsibly. This recipe is to be enjoyed by those adults who are at least 21 years old.

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