Star-spangled sangria is the perfect drink to sip this Fourth of July
Celebrate the Fourth of July this year with a fruity star-spangled sangria recipe from lifestyle blog Heart and Seam.
From fashion and beauty to wellness and recipes, Heart and Seam founder Janet Cooke shares real-life experiences on her blog from her home in New Hampshire -- including her festive and tasty summer sangria recipe.
"This is a fun, festive spin on a classic sangria recipe," Cooke told "GMA." "The best part about this recipe is that you can make it in large batches, so it's perfect for a Fourth of July cookout where there will be lots of family and friends to enjoy."
Check out the full recipe below, and pour this red, wine and blueberry beverage all day long.
Summer Sangria
Ingredients
1 bottle red wine (I like pinot noir or shiraz)
1 1/2 cups cranberry juice
1 cup brandy
Juice from 1 large orange
2 cups fresh blueberries
8 ounces fresh strawberries, cut in quarters
Club soda
Directions
To a large pitcher add wine, cranberry juice, brandy and orange juice.
Add blueberries and strawberries. Chill for a few hours.
To serve, fill glasses half full with ice and use a slotted spoon to add fruit from the pitcher to each glass. Pour liquid over ice and fruit, top with club soda and serve.
Tips:
Add raspberries, blackberries and even apples to create even more of a festive drink.
Be sure to add the ice to the glasses and not the pitcher itself. You will dilute the sangria if you add directly to the pitcher.
Editor's note: This story was originally published on July 4, 2018.
