After a year and a half away, I’m back at it. I’ve decided  to take this blog in a slightly different direction. I’ll be talking about all drink recipes and reviewing some wines and beers. No sense painting with just one brush, eh?

Tonight I made up some White Sangria. It’s a recipe told to me by the staff at Escobar’s, an excellent restaurant in Champaign, IL. You start with ice, lots of fruit (I used lemon, lime, orange, and strawberry), a couple shots of peach schnapps, and fill with Riesling wine. Vary the sweetness by adding more or less schnapps. It’s very refreshing but also fairly strong. Nearly a full glass of wine and two shots of schnapps. You can also make it by the pitcher for a group. Add everything except the ice and let it sit in the fridge for a while. If you add the ice too soon, it melts and dilutes the sangria. Wait until you’re about to serve it before adding the ice. Experiment with it first to find the right balance of schapps and wine. It’s a great drink for a cookout.