Sangria

My goal today was to paint the guest bedroom, but one thing after another knocked me off course. Frustration brewed, and Mr. Cranky pants reared his ugly head. I took a little mental timeout, mixed up a batch of sangria, and the prospect of enjoying this refreshing beverage altered my attitude.

I successfully completed the painting, took a shower, prepared some guacamole, placed some Mavericks on the stereo, poured me a sangria, pulled up a chair on my back patio, and basked in the glory of a fabulous week.

Ingredients:

• 1 orange sliced thin
• 1 lemon sliced thin
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 bottle red wine
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup triple sec
• the juice of a couple of limes.
  

Instructions:

1. In a large pitcher combine all of the ingredients.
2. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Serve before stirring. Pour over ice and serve.