The First Sangria of the Season!

I have been waiting all winter to make Sangria. Not only because it's so delicious, but also because it's my way of congratulating myself for surviving another winter. And now finally it seems warm weather is on it way.
So for my trial run I decided to make two flavors, both with white wine. The first was just a simple mixed berry sangria with a touch of blackberry brandy. The second however, was just plum and nectarine.
They were both fantastic. The plum one was very good, not too sweet and very clean tasting. Very refreshing. The berry one was sweeter, much better for something to serve with dessert, or just some vanilla ice cream. (Mmmmm)
The one part of this recipe that was true experimenting was the resting period. Generally I just make my sangria a day before and let it rest in the refigerator. But because I wanted the plum one especially to be very fruity, I decided to rest them in my closet for two days in tightly sealed glass bottles. (Dark cool environment) I think it made a big difference, and I'll probably continue to do it that way the rest of the summer.

As a side note, if following drinking this amount of sangria you are expecting to ride a bike anywhere...maybe consider getting a cab instead.

Cheers!