Hump Day Happy Hour: Sangria, Skyscrapers & Sun
Part 1 of my July cocktail series featuring thirst quenching libations every Wednesday this month. Glug, glug, glug, glug…
As a California girl, I’ve always favored warm weather. Of course, it was practically a year round season in sunny SoCal. So when I transplanted myself to this wonderful place where the three other seasons actually exist, I cherish my summa’ summa’ summa’ time even more. And how does one commemorate this awesome time of the year? By chugging down ice cold cocktails while worshipping to the sun gods. Duh.
While most find it hard to believe that the concrete jungle is nearly as exotic as burying your toes in the sand at Huntington Beach, I simply can’t get enough of this urban lifestyle. Maybe I’m a bit biased since our recent discovery of the secret passage to our rooftop?!?
A week ago, we boldly ventured 5 flights up to the door marked “Emergency Only. Alarm Will Sound.” Which it did NOT! Gooooooaaaaaal!!!
So this is where we spent our Fourth of July “staycation”. Lounging around, gazing up at the skyscrapers, music blasting and sipping on refreshingly crisp, fruity white sangrias. What a perfect way to say Happy Birthday America!
Ingredients:
| 2 | bottles sauvignon blanc (the Trader Joe’s two buck chuck works perfectly!) |
| 1/3 | liter vodka |
| 1 | cup peach schnapps |
| 1 | Tbsp white granulated sugar |
| 1 | cup limeade |
| 1 | peach, cut in large cubes |
| a handful of blueberries | |
| a handful of white grapes, halved lengthwise | |
| a handful of watermelon cut in large cubes | |
| apple juice frozen in ice cube trays |
- In a large punchbowl, combine the wine, vodka, peach schnapps, sugar and limeade. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Add peaches, blueberries and grapes. Do not add the watermelon yet! Cover punch bowl with plastic wrap and allow the flavors to meld together overnight. You can either leave it on the kitchen counter or in your fridge if you’re lucky enough to have room.
- When ready to serve, use the apple juice ice cubes to keep your sangria nice and cold.
July 7th, 2010 at 14:09
OOOOooooo this looks like the perfect cocktail for laying out
Also, I love that you went for the emergency exit — I’ve realized most of those signs are bogus…except when they’re not..then it kinda sucks hahaha. Anyways, great post I love the picture of the frosty sangrias against the skyscraper backdrop
July 7th, 2010 at 15:24
This drink looks so refreshing. Would have been perfect for the hot and humid weekend.
July 8th, 2010 at 02:31
I was wondering where Dhale B. had been hiding! On the roof, drinking sangria. Well done!
July 8th, 2010 at 06:37
Just the perfect refreshing drink for a hot summer day!
July 8th, 2010 at 07:37
All you really needed to say was “sangria.” I’ll follow you anywhere for a nice tall glass of that gorgeousness … except maybe the roof in this boiling weather! Wow, do you have some serious heat tolerance.
July 8th, 2010 at 16:30
i don’t drink a lot of booze, but this is irresistible! how refreshing and lovely. eat that, heat.
July 10th, 2010 at 22:01
sangria on rooftop? sounds like fun. reminds me of the movie “just like heaven” . i love that movie just as i love this post.
cheers!
malou
July 21st, 2010 at 10:04
@Joy: This sangria is dangerously delicious when you’re out in the sun. We had to make sure we didn’t get carried away. And yes, it sucks when the alarm actually goes off. Luckily, the door was already ajar so we knew it wouldn’t sound off. Otherwise, I might have been too chicken to try it out!
July 21st, 2010 at 10:07
@Radhika: This sangria didn’t even taste like it had an ounce of alcohol in it. Dangerously yummy
July 21st, 2010 at 10:32
@Lindsay: I’ve been enjoying our rooftop staycation way too much! Time to get my butt back to sharing our homemade yummies
July 21st, 2010 at 10:39
@Chocolate Shavings: Indeed it is! You just have to drink fast to make sure it stays nice and cold
July 21st, 2010 at 10:42
@Tasty Trix: It was a lot cooler on the roof than the intense heat emanating from the sidewalk, especially with the cool breeze. In fact, it’s been our refuge from all this crazy summer heat in the concrete jungle. You’re more than welcome to join us for drinks anytime
July 21st, 2010 at 10:44
@Grace: The beauty of this sangria is it tastes just like juice but the alcohol will definitely sneak up on you like a ninja!
July 21st, 2010 at 10:48
@Malou: I’ve never seen that movie and now I have to! We’re loving our rooftop way too much
July 31st, 2010 at 00:45
I go on vacation and I miss Happy Hour. I have a lot to catch up on!
Mimi
August 11th, 2010 at 07:53
Welcome back from your vacay! It’ll be my turn in a couple of days. Hopefully I won’t miss out on too much in the blogosphere!